2002 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 ECU

301 Electrical outlet
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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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313 Tires, Wheels
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Important!
The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of
the same type as on the vehicle, and is fully functional.
In the case of a flat tire, you may use the spare wheel.
For rim and tire specifications, refer to “Technical data”
on page 359.
Note:
Repair or replace damaged tire at your earliest
convenience.
To gain access to spare wheel, remove spare wheel
cover, see page 312.
Remove nuts (1) and take spare wheel off the spare
wheel carrier.
Place the punctured wheel on the spare wheel carrier,
secure it with the nuts (1) and cover it with the spare
wheel cover.
Note:
For safety reasons check regularly that the spare wheel
is securely fastened.
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320 Battery
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The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the
battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than
approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month,
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for
long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the
battery has been disconnected from the vehicle’s
electrical circuit.
Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and
connect last.
When removing and connecting the battery, always
make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the
key is in starter switch position 0. The battery must
always be securely installed when the vehicle is in
operation. During removal and installation always
protect the disconnected battery positive (+) terminal
with the cover attached to the battery.While t he en gin e is run ning t he batter y te rm in al clamp s
must not be loosened or detached, otherwise the
generator and other electronic components would be
damaged.
Note:
The gear selector lever will remain locked in
position “P” and the electronic key can not be turned in
the starter switch, if the vehicle battery is disconnected
or discharged.
After reconnecting the battery also set the clock (see
COMAND operator’s manual), synchronize the
electronic stability program (ESP) (see page 244) and
the front seat head restraints (see page 47).
Battery recycling
Batteries contain material that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.
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329 Exterior lamps
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1Securing screw
2Head lamp trim panel
3Headlamp
4Headlamp-securing screwTo r e m ove h e a d l a mp :
Unscrew securing screws (1) and remove head lamp
trim panel (2) and seal.
Unscrew headlamp-securing screws (4) and remove
headlamp (3).
Vehicle with brush guard (MB Accessory):
The brush guard must be lowered before the headlamp
bulbs can be replaced, see page 182.
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331 Exterior lamps
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H4 60 / 55W 12V
Remove protection cover (5) and pull off electrical
connector (6).
Unclip retainer spring (8) and take out bulb (9).
Insert new bulb so that the base locates in the recess on
the holder.
Clip in retainer spring (8), plug the electrical
connector (6) onto the bulb (9) and press on protection
cover (5).
Bulbs for parking and standing lamp
T 4W 12V
Pull off electrical connector (6) from the bulb (10).
Push bulb (10) into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb (10) in socket, push in and turn
clockwise until it clicks in.
Plug electrical connector (6) onto the bulb (10).To reinstall headlamp:
Insert headlamp (3) and screw in headlamp-securing
screws (4).
Install head lamp trim panel (2) and seal and screw in
securing screws (1).
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332 Exterior lamps
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Fog lamp, front
1Securing screw
2Fog lamp trim panel
3Fog lamp
4Fog lamp-securing screw
5Fog lamp adjustment screwTo r e m ove fo g l a mp :
Unscrew securing screws (1) and remove fog lamp trim
panel (2).
Unscrew fog lamp-securing screws (4) and remove fog
lamp (3).
Note:
Do not turn fog lamp adjustment screw (5). In this case
fog lamp must be adjusted.
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333 Exterior lamps
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7Retainer spring
8Bulb socket for fog lamp Pull off electrical connector (6) and unclip retainer
spring (7).
Pull out bulb socket (8).
Insert new bulb so that the base locates in the recess on
the holder.
Clip in retainer spring (7) and plug the electrical
connector (6) together.
To reinstall fog lamp:
Insert fog lamp (3) and screw in fog lamp-securing
screws (4).
Install fog lamp trim panel (2) and screw in securing
screws (1).
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334 Exterior lamps
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Turn signal lamp, front
1Securing screw
2Turn signal lens
3Bulb for turn signal lamp
PY 21W 12V (1156NA[cp 32])Unscrew securing screws (1) and remove turn signal
lens (2).
Push bulb (3) into socket, turn counterclockwise and
remove.
Insert new bulb (3) in socket, push in and turn
clockwise until it clicks in.
Install turn signal lens (2) and screw in securing
screws (1).
Do not overtighten the securing screws, as this could
cause the turn signal lens to break.
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