2002 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Owner's Manual

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Cup holder next to the armrest
Place cup holder bracket (1) into recess.
If the cup holder is no longer in use, it can for example,
be stored in the storage compartment below the armrest
or in storage pouch on the door panel.Caution!
Remove cup holder before traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cup holder in passenger footwell
To open cup holder:
Swing bracket (1) upwards until it clicks into place.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.Cup holder in rear passenger footwell
Caution!
Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to
prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
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Ashtrays
Center console
By touching the top of the cover (1) lightly, the ashtray
opens automatically.To remove ashtray insert:
Press sliding knob (2) toward the right to eject the
insert. Remove insert (3) in direction of arrow.
To replace insert:
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to
engage into place.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. Turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear passenger compartmentTo o p e n a s h t r ay :
Pull at top of cover.
To remove ashtray insert:
Push down on catch (1) and pull out the ashtray insert.
To install insert:
Position the insert and close the cover.
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Lighter
1Center console lighter
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
Push in lighter in (1); it will pop out automatically when
hot.The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to maximum 180 W.
Floor mat
Important!
If cloth or rubber mats are used, please remove the
factory floor mats.
Wa r n i n g !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the
lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the starter switch. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Split rear seat bench
1Lever for seat backrest sections
2Lever for seat bench sections
The rear seat bench can be folded and lowered to
increase the cargo area. The left, right or both seat
backrests sections may folded down according to need.Important!
Only drive with the tailgate closed as otherwise exhaust
fumes may enter the vehicle interior.
Note:
Before folding the backrest forward and the rear seat
bench down, be sure that all containers in the rear cup
holder are removed.
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Wa r n i n g !
Failure to assure that seats and backrests are
locked into place could result in an increased
chance of injury in an accident.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted.For safety reasons the rear seat bench must only be
adjusted when the vehicle is stationary.
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Folding backrest forward
1. Fully retract and fold down the outer head restraints
and remove the center head restraint, see page 173.
2. Pull release lever (1) in direction of arrow and fold
backrest forward until it locks in place.
Folding seat bench
1. Fold backrest forward.
2. Pull release lever (2) in direction of arrow and fold
seat bench together with the backrest forward.
Note:
To attain a flat cargo area, the head restraints must be
removed, see page 173.Returning seat bench and backrest to sitting
position
1. Fold up seat bench until it locks in place.
2. Pull release lever (1) and raise backrest until it locks
in place.
Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the
backrest.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to assure that seats and backrests are
locked into place could result in an increased
chance of injury in an accident.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear seat head restraints
Raising: Pull up on head restraint.
Lowering: Push down on head restraint.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level. The head restraint angle can
also be adjusted manually.
Removal:
Pull out head restraint with both hands. The head
restraint(s) should be stored in a secure place.Installation:
Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop.
Ensure proper head restraint positioning, see above.
Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers, or attaining a flat cargo area with the seat
bench folded. Whenever head restraints have been
removed be sure to reinstall them before driving.
Wa r n i n g !
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.Adjust head restraint to support the back of the
head approximately at ear level.Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help
reduce injuries during an accident.Do not interchange head restraints from front and
rear seats.
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