
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.
Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
and paint code number
– Open the driver's door.
You will see vehicle identification plate 1.
Example: vehicle identif ...
Removing the emergency spare wheel
Emergency spare wheel (example: vehicle without
lockable cargo compartment floor)
1 Emergency spare wheel retainer
2 Stowage well
3 "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
The "Minispa ...
Adjusting the steering wheel
electrically
1 To adjust the steering wheel height
2 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment)
The steering wheel can also be adjusted when
the SmartKey is removed from the ignition
lo ...