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359 Technical data
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Te ch n i c a l d a t aRims – Tires
Model G 500 (463 249)
1
Engine113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 292 hp / 5500 rpm
(218 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to
SAE J 1349336 ft.lb / 2800 rpm
(454 Nm / 2800 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding
data of all special bodies and special equipment.
Model G 500
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x18 H2 ET43
1.89 in (43 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 265 / 60 R18 110V
Spare wheel
Rim (standard equipment)
Light alloy
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x18 H2 ET43
1.89 in (43 mm)
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378 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Switching transfer case ................................................248
Synchronizing head restraints and
seat adjustment fore, aft ............................................ 47
TTailgate .............................................................................. 37
Technical data ................................................................ 359
Electrical system ....................................................... 360
Main dimensions ......................................................360
Rims and tires ...........................................................359
Vehicle weights and ratings .................................... 360
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 192
Emergency calls ........................................................ 193
Information ................................................................ 197
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 195
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 196
Telephone .......................................................................... 98
Incoming call ............................................................. 102
Redialing .................................................................... 100
Telephone book ........................................................... 98
Telephone, general ........................................................ 184
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 190
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 191
Tie-down rings, cargo .................................................... 174Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 318
Tire traction ....................................................................221
Tires
Driving instructions ................................................. 219
Rims and tires .......................................................... 359
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 311
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 318
Tire replacement ....................................................... 310
Winter driving instructions .................................... 222
Tow-away alarm ................................................................43
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 324
Stranded vehicle ....................................................... 327
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 327
Transfer case ................................................................. 247
Transmission ................................................................. 207
Transmission fluid level .............................................. 305
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 327
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 225
Trip computer ................................................................. 104
Trunk .................................................................................37
Turn signal lamp front, bulb ....................................... 334
Turn signal lamp, side .................................................. 335
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts
to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-sites www.mbusa.com and www.mbusi.com.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.00-3187-26
Press time 09/21/01
GSP/SIP
Printed in Germany
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper
or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
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