2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 Owner's Manual

360 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Transporting the vehicle
When transporting the vehicle, you can use
the towing eyes for pulling the vehicle onto
a trailer or transporter.
Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.
Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.
To avoid damaging the vehicle, it
should only be tied down on the
wheels / wheel rims, not on chassis
components such as the transverse
link or trailing arm.Towing the vehicle - various problem
scenarios
Comply with all towing information
(
page 358).
In case of engine damage, transmission
damage or malfunctions in electrical
equipment
Move the gear selector lever to posi-
tion N.
Shift the transfer case to neutral posi-
tion N.In case of transfer case damage or for
towing vehicle distances exceeding
30 miles (50 km)
The propeller shafts to the drive axles must
be removed.
In case of front axle damage
Raise the front axle when towing. The pro-
peller shaft between the rear axle and the
transfer case must be removed.
In case of rear axle damage
When the rear axle is raised, the vehicle
can only be towed with a wheel lift or a dol-
ly placed under its front wheels.
!
When removing drive shaft, place M10
nuts on bolts as distance sleeves and
tighten using M8 nuts.
Always install new self-locking nuts
when reinstalling the drive shaft.

361 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Front towing eye
In the front, the towing eye is located on
the driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eyeRear towing eye
In the rear, the towing eye is located on the
driver’s side under the bumper.
1Towing eyeFreeing a stranded vehicle
Freeing a stranded vehicle, on which the
wheels are dug into sand or mud, should
be done with the greatest of care, especial-
ly if the vehicle is heavily loaded.
Avoid pulling the vehicle jerkily or diago-
nally, since it could result in damage to the
chassis alignment.
Never try to free a vehicle that is still cou-
pled to a trailer.
If possible, a vehicle should be pulled back-
ward in its own previously made tracks.

362 Practical hints
Fuses
The fuse box is located on the left side of
the cockpit in the passenger compart-
ment. It contains:

Fuse chart

Spare fuses

Special spare extractor
Additional fuses are located in:

Battery box

Front passenger footwell under the
cockpit

Middle tunnel
Fuse box in passenger compartment
Opening
1Cover
Open the driver’s door.
Remove cover1 in direction of ar-
rows.
Fuse box in battery box
The battery box is located under the cover
in the rear footwell.
Replacement of fuses can only be per-
formed by a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.i
Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!
Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open fuse box cover1
in the dashboard, as this could damage
it.

363 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in front passenger footwell
Opening
1Mounting screw
2Cover
Unscrew mounting screws1.
Remove cover2 in direction of ar-
rows.3Mounting screw
4Cover
Unscrew mounting screws3.
Remove cover4 in direction of
arrows.5Fuse box
6Mounting screw
To make changing the fuses easier, fuse
box5 can be folded down slightly:
Unscrew mounting screws6.
Fold fuse box5 downward.
i
We recommend having the fuses
changed at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

364 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in middle tunnel
Removing front end stops
Front end stop on the right seat rail, left
seat rail laterally reversed
1Front end stop
2Spacing
Remove both front end stops1 of the
front passenger seat tracks with a
screwdriver.
Move front passenger seat fully for-
ward.Opening fuse box
1Mounting screw
2Cover
Unscrew mounting screws1.
Remove cover2 in direction of
arrows.
i
We recommend having the fuses
changed at a Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
!
When reinstalling front passenger seat
track stops, place end stops in correct
position. For your safety, maintain
proper spacing2.
Warning!G
Do not drive the vehicle when the front end
stops are not correctly installed. Failure to
reinstall stops as indicated may result in se-
rious injury in certain frontal crashes.
Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard when
the seat is occupied. Comply with informa-
tion on occupant safety (
page 62).

365 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

366 Technical data
The “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Centers maintain a stock of genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.!
The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

367 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center will exchange or repair any defec-
tive parts originally installed in the vehicle
in accordance with the terms of the follow-
ing warranties:

New vehicle limited Warranty

Emission system Warranty

Emission performance Warranty

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont emission control systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories warranties, copies of which
are available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.