
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class was originally developed for military use back in the 1970s as a heavy-duty four-wheel-drive conveyance, but it has been updated over the decades and given as many luxuries, conveniences and refinements as possible. Not that there's any denying the G's utilitarian roots: At nearly 3 tons, describing it as an over-engineered, leather-lined rolling bank vault would be an apt portrayal.
Light switch
Operation
Switch off the parking lamps and lowbeam
headlamps when you leave the
vehicle. This prevents the battery from
discharging.
If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking ...
Power closing feature
Power closing pulls the doors and trunk lid
into their locks automatically even if they are
only partly closed.
■ To power-close a door: push the door into
the lock up to the first detent po ...
Rear seats (2nd and 3rd row of seats)
Important safety notes
WARNING
If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they
can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
• This will cause the vehicle occupants to be
...