2002 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Owner's Manual

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Rear interior lamps
Right rear interior lamp shown.
The rear interior lamps are located above the rear seat
bench on the left and right side.
1The lamps are switched on continuously.
2The lamps are switched off.
3The lamps are switched on and off with the interior
lamps (automatic function).Notes:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
with the tailgate open, all interior lamps switch off
automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
If a rear interior lamp is switched on manually, it does
not go out automatically. Before leaving the vehicle,
make sure that the rear interior lamps are switched off.
The rear interior lamps can be switched on with the
electronic key in position 0 or key removed from the
starter switch for up to 30 minutes.
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1Press button (1) to switch the cargo compartment
lamps (2) on / off.2 Cargo compartment lamps
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If the tailgate should remain open for a longer period of
time, the cargo area lamps may be switched off
separately from the rear compartment lamps. Press the
door lock (1) down until it clicks into place (arrow).
To activate the cargo area lamps again, press the lock
cylinder (2). The cargo area lamps will switch on.
Important!
When locking the tailgate, it is important that the door
lock be in the same position as shown in the illustration.
Only drive with the tailgate closed as otherwise exhaust
fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
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Swing sun visors (2) down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mounting (1) and pivot it to the side.Illuminated vanity mirrors
1Illuminated vanity mirror
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting (2),
the lamps (4) can be switched on by opening the
cover (3).
Fold the cover (3) down to close the vanity mirror.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
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Interior Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the rear cargo area
and secure. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs. Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.Wa r n i n g !
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which could
result in an accident.
Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident
and sudden maneuvers.
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1Unlocked positio n
2Locked position
3Handle
Pull handle to open.The glove box is illuminated with key in starter switch
position 1 or 2 when opening the lid.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 27 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g.
for valet parking service).
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Storage compartments below the armrest
To open small compartment in armrest:
Press button (1) and lift armrest.
To c lo se:
Lower armrest until it engages in lock.
Note:
Located in the cover of the storage compartment is a
storage area for small items such as checks.To open large compartment under armrest:
Press button (2) and lift armrest.
To c l o s e :
Lower armrest until it engages in lock.
Note:
In the large storage compartment there is a storage area
for up to 3 CDs.
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3 Storage compartment in front of armrestTo o p e n :
Slide cover rearward.
To c l o s e :
Slide cover forward
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