
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.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section .
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
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Program selector button
General notes
The program selector button allows you to
choose between drive programs with
different driving characteristics.
In AMG vehicles, drive program E is called
drive program C.
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Overhead control panel
1 Voice Control System only available together with COMAND. Observe the
additional operating instructions. ...