Contents
Technical data.................................. 409
Parts service ...................................... 410
Warranty coverage ............................. 411
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 411
Identification labels............................ 412
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 414
G 500 ........................................... 414
G 55 AMG..................................... 414
Engine ................................................ 415
Rims and tires .................................... 416
Same size tires ............................. 417
Spare wheel ................................. 418
Electrical system................................ 419
Main dimensions, vehicle weights
and ratings ......................................... 420
Main dimensions .......................... 420
Vehicle weights and ratings ......... 421Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 422
Capacities .................................... 422
Engine oils.................................... 425
Engine oil additives ...................... 425
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 425
Brake fluid .................................... 425
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 426
Fuel requirements ........................ 426
Gasoline additives ........................ 427
Coolants....................................... 427
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system ......................................... 430Index................................................. 431
42 Getting started
Adjusting
Seat adjustment
The seat adjustment switches are located
on the respective front door.
1Head restraint height
2Seat backrest tilt
3Seat fore and aft adjustment
4Seat cushion tilt
5Seat height
Switch on the ignition (page 39).
or
Open the respective front door.
Warning!G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats
whenever possible. Regardless of seating
position, children 12 years old and under
must be seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional information, see “Children in the vehi-
cle” (
page 78).
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
!When moving the seat, make sure
there are no items in the footwell or behind
the seat
the cup holder next to the armrest is
removed (
page 219)
the cup holder in the front passenger
footwell is folded closed (
page 220)
Otherwise you could damage the seat and/or
cup holders.
iThe memory function (page 114) lets you
store the setting for the seat position together
with the settings for the steering wheel and the
exterior rear view mirrors.
49 Getting started
Driving
Warning!G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats.
Regardless of seating position, children
12 years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle” (
page 78).
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
Warning!G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position
as this can be dangerous. You could slide
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the seat belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause se-
rious or even fatal injuries. The seat back-
rest and seat belt provide the best restraint
when the wearer is in a nearly upright posi-
tion and the seat belt is properly positioned
on the body.
Warning!G
Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.
Warning!G
Read and observe the additional warning
notices printed in the “Safety and Security”
section (
page 72) and (page 74).
110 Controls in detail
Seats
Rear seats Head restraint height
Warning!G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats
whenever possible. Regardless of seating
position, children 12 years old and under
must be seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For addi-
tional information, see “Children in the vehi-
cle” (
page 78).
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
Warning!G
Always lock seat backrest in its upright
position when rear seat bench is occupied
by passengers, or cargo is being carried
behind the rear seat bench.
To help avoid personal injury from smaller
objects flying in the occupant area during a
collision or sudden maneuver, always use
partition net when transporting cargo
(
page 210).
Warning!G
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints installed when the rear seat
bench is occupied. Head restraints are
intended to help reduce injuries during an
accident.
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint in such a way that
it is as close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level. This will
reduce the potential for injury to the head
and neck in the event of an accident or
similar situation.
208 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading instructions
Load distribution
The gross vehicle weight which is the
weight of the vehicle including fuel, tools,
spare wheel, installed accessories, pas-
sengers and luggage/cargo must never
exceed the load limit and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) for your vehicle as
specified on the certification label located
on the driver’s door B-pillar (
page 412).
In addition, the load must be distributed in
such a way so that the weight on each axle
never exceeds the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axle.
The GVWR and GAWR for your vehicle are
indicated on the certification label which
can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar
(
page 412).
For more information, see “Tire and Load-
ing Information” (
page 281).
Warning!G
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.
In an accident, during hard braking or
sudden maneuvers, loose items will be
thrown around inside the vehicle, and can
cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the
items are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a
collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.
217 Controls in detail
Useful features
Opening the storage/telephone* tray
Press button1 and lift up armrest
cover.
Closing the storage/telephone* tray
Lower armrest cover until it engages in
lock.
Opening the storage compartment
Press button2 and lift up armrest
cover.
Closing the storage compartment
Lower armrest cover until it engages in
lock.Storage box in front of armrest
1Storage box cover
Opening the storage box
Slide storage box cover1 backward.
Closing the storage box
Slide storage box cover1 forward.Ruffled storage bags
iLocated in the cover of the storage/tele-
phone* tray is a storage area for small items
such as checks.
iIn the storage compartment there is a
storage area for up to three CDs.
Warning!G
The ruffled storage bag is intended for
storing light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
ruffled storage bag. In an accident, during
hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they
could be thrown around inside the vehicle
and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an
accident.
218 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ruffled storage bags are located on the
front seat backrests.
1Ruffled storage bagParcel net in front passenger footwellA small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
1Parcel net
Warning!G
The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could
be thrown around inside the vehicle and
cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
!When large objects are stored in the parcel
net, do not slide the seat fully forward, it could
damage them.
256 Operation
Driving instructions
Driving on embankments, slopes and
other steep inclines should only be
done straight uphill or downhill, i.e. in
the line of gravity. Maximum vehicle
climbing ability is a 80% grade which is
equivalent to a slope angle of approxi-
mately 38 degrees. Keep in mind that
the climbing ability of the vehicle
depends on terrain conditions.
Select gear range2 or1 on the auto-
matic transmission (
page 167).
Drive slowly.
Utilize the engine’s braking power
when descending a slope, observe the
engine speed (do not overrev the
engine). Apply the service brake as
needed.
Check the brakes after a lengthy
downgrade drive.Traction in steep terrain
Be easy on the accelerator and watch for
continuous wheel traction when driving
uphill.
iFor maximum engine speed, see “Instru-
ment cluster” (
page 26) and see “Engine”
(
page 415).
Warning!G
Never turn the vehicle around on steep
inclines. The vehicle might roll over. If the
vehicle cannot complete the attempted
climb, back it down in reverse gear.
iThe 4-ETS helps greatly when starting out on
a steep incline when the front wheels have then
the tendency to slip due to the weight shifting
away from the front axle.
The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and limits the
torque for the front wheels by braking them.
Simultaneously the torque for the rear wheels is
provided.