2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV Owners Manual

Towing and tow-starting
254
Towing eye, rear The rear towing eye is located under the
bumper, on the left-hand side when viewed in
the direction of travel. 1
Towing eye Towing the vehicle
! You may tow the vehicle for a maximum
of 50 km. A towing speed of 50 km/h must
not be exceeded.
With towing distances over 50 km, the
entire vehicle needs to be lifted up and
transported. X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Shift the transfer case to neutral position
N (Y page 92).
X Move the selector lever to N.
i The transmission can only change gear
when the battery has sufficient charge.
If you cannot move the selector lever to
N, you must remove the propellor shafts to
the driven axles. Transporting the vehicle
The towing eyes can be used to pull the vehi-
cle onto a trailer or transporter for transport-
ing purposes.
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components. The
vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Move the selector lever to N.
X Shift the transfer case to neutral position
N (Y page 92). Recovering a vehicle that has become
stuck
Take great care when recovering a vehicle
whose drive wheels have become embedded
in loose earth or mud, particularly if the vehi-
cle is laden.
When recovering the vehicle do not use jerky
movements and do not pull it at an angle. The
chassis could otherwise be damaged.
Never attempt to recover a vehicle with a
trailer attached.
Pull out the vehicle backwards, if possible
using the tracks it made when it became
stuck. Towing in the event of malfunctions
Engine damage, gear damage or electri-
cal faults X
Move the selector lever to N(Y page 90).
X Change gear into neutral N(Y page 92).
In the event of damage to the transfer
case Have the propeller shafts between the axles
and the transfer case removed.Practical advice
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Fuses
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Have the vehicle towed with the front axle
raised.
In the event of damage to the front axle Have the propeller shaft between the rear
axle and the transfer case removed.
Have the vehicle towed with the front axle
raised.
In the event of damage to the rear axle
Have the propeller shaft between the front
axle and the transfer case removed.
Then have the vehicle towed with the rear axle
raised and with wheel rollers under the front
axle.
!
Always use new self-locking nuts when
fitting the propeller shafts.
i Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Fuses
Notes on changing fuses
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo-
nents on the circuit and their functions will
fail.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognise by
the colour and value. The fuse ratings are lis-
ted in the fuse allocation chart. A Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre will be happy to advise
you. G
Risk of fire
Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have
the correct fuse rating for the systems con-
cerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge
faulty fuses. Otherwise, a circuit overload
could cause a fire. Have the cause traced
and rectified at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or sys-
tems could be damaged.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Main fuse box on the driver's side of the
dashboard
R Fuse box in the front-passenger footwell
R Fuse box in the transmission tunnel
R Fuse box in the battery case
Fuse allocation chart The fuse allocation chart is in the main fuse
box in the dashboard.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the main fuse box
on the dashboard.
Fuse extractor
You can find the fuse extractor in the vehicle
tool kit (Y
page 188). Practical advice
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Fuses
256 Before changing a fuse
X Park the vehicle.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock. Fuse box under the dashboard
1
Cover
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the dash-
board. You could damage the dashboard or
the cover.
X To open: open the driver’s door. X
Pull cover 1outwards in the direction of
the arrow and remove it. Fuse box in the front-passenger foot-
well
1
Screws
2 Cover
X Remove screws 1.
X Remove cover 2(arrow). 3
Screws
4 Cover
X Remove screws 3.
X Remove cover 4(arrow). 5
Fuse box
6 Screws Practical advice
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Fuses
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To make it easier to change the fuse, you can
fold fuse box 5down slightly:
X Remove screws 6.
X Fold fuse box 5down. Fuse box on the transmission tunnel
Long-wheelbase Estate: you must remove the
stop clamps on the front-passenger seat in
order to reach the fuse box.
Removing the stop clamps G
Risk of injury
Do not drive if the stop clamps are not fitted
correctly. If you sit too closely to the airbag,
you risk serious or fatal injuries. Please
observe the instructions on occupant
safety in the "Safety" section. The stop clamps are at the front of the seat
rails. Stop clamp of the right seat rail, reverse image for
the left
1
Stop clamp
2 Distance
X Remove stop clamp 1with a screwdriver.
X When replacing the stop clamps, make sure
you maintain correct distance 2.Opening the fuse box 1
Screws
2 Cover
X Adjust the front-passenger seat to its fore-
most position.
X Remove screws 1.
X Remove cover 2(arrow). Practical advice
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Fuses
258 Fuses in the battery compartment
Fuses in the battery case The battery case is under a cover in the rear
footwell.
The fuses in the battery case do not usually
need to be replaced. If a fuse has to be
changed, visit a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Practical advice
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Mercedes-Benz genuine parts
259Notes on the technical data
i The technical data was determined in
accordance with EU directives. All data
applies to the vehicle's standard equip-
ment. The data may therefore differ for
vehicles with optional equipment. You can
obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-Benz genuine parts
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and con-
version parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to evaluate other parts. Mercedes-
Benz therefore accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, even if they have been independently or
officially approved.
In Germany and some other countries, certain
parts are only officially approved for installa-
tion or modification if they comply with legal
requirements. All genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts meet this requirement. The use of non-
approved parts may invalidate the vehicle's
general operating permit. This is the case if:
R they cause a change of the vehicle type
from that for which the vehicle's general
operating permit was granted
R other road users could be endangered
R the emission or noise levels are adversely
affected
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-
Benz therefore recommends genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and conversion parts
and accessories that have been approved for
your vehicle. H
Environmental note
Daimler also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same
warranty applies as for new parts.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and approved
conversion parts and accessories are availa-
ble from Mercedes-Benz Service Centres.
There, you can also receive advice about tech-
nical modifications and have the parts pro-
fessionally fitted.
Always quote the vehicle identification num-
ber and the engine number when ordering
genuine parts. You will find these numbers on
the vehicle data card in the Service Booklet
or on your vehicle's identification plates
(Y page 261). Technical data
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Vehicle electronics
260 Vehicle electronics
Tampering
with the engine electron-
ics G
Risk of accident
Only have work on the engine electronics
and related components carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The vehicle's roadworthiness could other-
wise be affected.
! Only have work done on the engine elec-
tronics and its associated parts, such as
control units, sensors and connector leads,
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Otherwise, vehicle components
may wear more quickly and your vehicle's
warranty and operating permit may be inva-
lidated. Retrofitting electrical and electronic
equipment
Electrical and electronic equipment can jeop-
ardise the operating safety of your vehicle. If
equipment of this kind is retrofitted, it must
be type-approved and bear the emark. The
e mark may be obtained from the equipment
manufacturer or an authorised testing centre.
! Damage or consequential damage arising
from fitting equipment not approved by
Mercedes-Benz is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty.
If you wish to install two-way radios in the
vehicle, you must obtain formal approval.
Mercedes-Benz approves the installation of
two-way radios if such equipment is installed
professionally and a low-reflection exterior
aerial is used.
The transmission output of the two-way radio
must not exceed the maximum transmission
outputs listed. G
Risk of accident
Two-way radios may interfere with the vehi-
cle electronics and thereby jeopardise the
operational safety of the vehicle and your
own safety if: R
they do not have an exterior aerial
R the exterior aerial is not a low-reflection
aerial
R the exterior aerial has been fitted incor-
rectly G
Risk of injury
Excessive electromagnetic radiation may
also cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior aerial
takes into account current scientific dis-
cussions relating to the possible health haz-
ards that may result from electromagnetic
fields.
For this reason, only have the exterior aerial
fitted at a qualified specialist workshop
which has the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related sys-
tems must be carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of
an approved exterior aerial. This ensures
optimal reception quality for mobile tele- Technical data
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Vehicle identification plates
261
phones/wireless devices in the vehicle.
This also ensures that interference
between these devices and the vehicle's
electronics is kept to a minimum. If instal-
led, the exterior aerial conducts the elec-
tromagnetic fields transmitted by a mobile
phone to the exterior of the vehicle.
Frequency range Maximum trans-
mission output
(watts)
Short wave
(< 50 MHz) 100
4 m waveband 20
2 m waveband 50
70 cm waveband 35
25 cm waveband 10
!
If electrical or electronic equipment
which does not comply with the above
installation conditions is operated inside
the vehicle, the vehicle's operating permit
may be invalidated (EU Directive
95/54/EC - Automotive EMC directive) Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) and
paint code number
The vehicle identification plate is located on
the front left door frame in the direction of
travel. 1
Vehicle identification plate
X Open the driver's door.
Vehicle identification plate 1is visible. Vehicle identification plate (example)
1
Vehicle identification plate
2 Vehicle manufacturer
3 EU type approval number
4 Vehicle identification number (VIN)
5 Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight
6 Maximum permissible towing weight
7 Maximum permissible front axle load
8 Maximum permissible rear axle load
9 Paint code number Technical data
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