Mercedes-Benz 2007 G 500, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 13
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 15
Symbols............................................... 16
Operating safety .................................. 17
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 17
Problems with your vehicle.................. 18
Reporting safety defects...................... 19
Reporting safety defects ................ 19
Vehicle data recording......................... 20
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 20
At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 30
Upper part ...................................... 30
Lower part ...................................... 31
Overhead control panel ........................ 32
Door control panel................................ 33
Storage compartments......................... 34
Getting started ................................... 37
Unlocking ............................................. 38
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 38
Starter switch positions.................. 39
Adjusting .............................................. 41
Seats .............................................. 41
Steering wheel................................ 44
Mirrors............................................ 46
Driving.................................................. 48
Fastening the seat belts ................. 48
Starting the engine ......................... 54
Parking brake ................................. 55
Driving off ....................................... 55
Switching on headlamps................. 56
Turn signals .................................... 57
Windshield wipers........................... 58
Rear window wiper/washer............ 60
Problems while driving.................... 61
Parking and locking .............................. 62
Parking brake ................................. 62
Switching off headlamps................. 64
Turning off engine........................... 64
Releasing seat belts........................ 64
Locking ........................................... 65