2002 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Owner's Manual

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295 Contents - Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit, vehicle tools
and jack ......................................296
CD-changer .....................................296
Fuses ................................................297
Electrical outlet .............................. 301
Stowing items in the vehicle ........ 301
Hood .................................................302
Checking engine oil level .............304
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................305
Engine oil consumption ................305
Coolant level ...................................306
Adding coolant ...........................306
Windshield washer/headlamp
cleaning system .........................307
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........307Vehicle jack .................................... 308
Wheels ............................................. 310
Tire replacement ........................ 310
Rotating wheels .......................... 311
Spare wheel cover ..........................312
Spare wheel ..................................... 313
Changing wheels ............................ 314
Tire inflation pressure .................. 318
Battery .............................................. 319
Jump starting ................................. 321
Towing the vehicle ........................ 324
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 327
Stranded vehicle ............................ 327
Exterior lamps ............................... 328
Headlamp assembly .................. 329
Fog lamp, front ........................... 332
Turn signal lamp, front ............ 334Turn signal lamp, side ...............335
Front and rear
side marker lamps .....................337
Taillamp assemblies ..................339
License plate lamp .....................340
Rear fog lamp / Backup lamp ... 341
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................343
Synchronizing
remote control ............................345
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................346
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................347
Replacing wiper blades .................348
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296 First aid kit, vehicle tools and jack
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First aid kit, vehicle tools and jack
The first aid kit (1), vehicle tools (2) and jack (3) are
located in the storage compartment below the rear seat
bench.
For notes on folding the rear seat bench, see page 172.CD-changer
The CD-changer is located in the left side of the cargo
compartment.
For instructions on the CD-changer, see separate
COMAND operator’s manual.
Mercedes Benz
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297 Fuses
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Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses, a fuse chart and a special fuse puller are
supplied inside the fuse box cover in the passenger
compartment. Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A lways us e a new fus e for re placeme nt. Never atte mp t to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.Fuse box in the passenger compartment
1Fuse box in passenger compartment
To gain access, pry off cover (1) and remove.
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298 Fuses
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Fuse box in front passenger footwell
To open fuse box:
1. Unscrew mounting screws (1) and remove cover (2).2. Unscrew mounting screws (3) and remove cover (4).
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299 Fuses
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screws (6) and swing fuse box (5) slight forward.Fuse box in middle tunnel
Remove both front end stops of front passenger seat
tracks.
Move seat fully forward.
Important!
When reinstalling front passenger seat track stops,
place end stops in correct position. For your safety,
maintain proper spacing (1).
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Unscrew mounting screws (2) and remove cover (3).Fuse box in battery box
1Fuse box in battery box
Replacement of fuses in battery box can only be
performed by a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Wa r n i n g !
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible
rearward from the dashboard when the seat is
occupied.
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301 Electrical outlet
Te ch n i c a l
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The electrical outlet (1) can be found at the rear
passenger footwell.To o p e n :
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigar lighter
type).
Note:
The electrical outlets can be used to accommodate
accessories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to
maximum 180 W.
Stowing items in the vehicle
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net
(optional) when transporting cargo. Always fasten
items being carried as securely as possible using
cargo tie-down rings and fastening materials
appropriate for the weight and size of the load.
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