
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.
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
■ Connecting a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about trickle
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Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated :
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R Variable SPEEDTRONIC ...
Changing the rear bulbs
G 55 AMG only: protective grille
Make sure that the protective grille does
not hit any painted surfaces.
You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
Protection grille (AMG vehicles)
You must r ...