2008 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV length

Loading and stowing
145
X
Hook safety net 1into retainers 2on
both sides.
Tensioning buckles 3of tensioning straps
4 must point in direction of travel. 5
Hook
6 Lashing eyelet
X To set tensioning straps 4use tensioning
buckles 3to set the length to lashing eye-
lets 6.
X Engage hooks 5in lashing eyelets 6.
X Pull the loose ends of tensioning straps
4 to tension safety net 4.X
Fold the rear bench seat forward into an
upright position (Y page 142).
The safety net is tensioned by the rear
bench seat.
X After a short distance, check the tension of
the safety net and retighten it if necessary.
Safety net with luggage compartment
enlargement X
Fold the rear bench seat forward
(Y page 142). 1
Safety net
2 Retainer 3
Tensioning buckle
4 Tensioning strap
5 Hook
6 Lashing eyelet Controls
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Loading and stowing
146
X
Hook safety net 1into retainers 2on
both sides.
Tensioning buckles 3of tensioning straps
4 must point in direction of the luggage
compartment.
X The tensioning straps 4can be set to the
length for lashing eyelets 6using tension-
ing buckles 3.
X Engage hooks 5in lashing eyelets 6.
X Pull the loose ends of tensioning straps
4 tight, until tension safety net 1is ade-
quately tensioned.
X After driving a short distance, check the
tension of the safety net and retighten it if
necessary.
Detaching and storing the safety net X
Release tensioning straps 4.
X Move tensioning buckles 3into the hori-
zontal position.
X Disengage hooks 2.
X Unhook safety net 1at the top.
X Roll up safety net 1and secure it using the
Velcro strips from the glove compartment.
X Place safety net 1behind the rear bench
seat. Short-wheelbase station wagon with
stowage boxes
1
Safety net
2 Velcro fastener
3 Slots on the stowage boxes
X Guide Velcro strip 2through the slots on
stowage boxes 3.
X Secure safety net 1using Velcro strips
2. Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage
nets are not designed to secure heavy
items of luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if
you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not
be placed in the luggage net.
Do not place hard objects in the map pock-
ets. Objects must not protrude from the
map pockets. Controls
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Battery
247
X
Cover the faulty wheel with the tyre cover
provided.
X Check the tyre pressure and correct it, if
necessary.
You will find a table of tyre pressures on the
inside of your vehicle's fuel filler flap. Battery
Notes on the vehicle battery
In order for the battery to achieve the maxi-
mum possible service life, it must always be
sufficiently charged.
Have the battery charge checked more fre-
quently if you use the vehicle mainly for short
trips or if you leave it standing idle for a
lengthy period.
To prevent damage from corrosion, only
replace the battery with one that has a central
ventilation cover.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for
a long period of time. G
Risk of injury
Comply with safety precautions and take
protective measures when handling batter-
ies. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling the bat- tery. Avoid creating
sparks.
Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular
gloves, an apron and a
face mask.
Immediately rinse acid
splashes off with clean
water. Consult a doctor if
necessary.
Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's
Manual.
H
Environmental note
Do not dispose of batteries with the house-
hold rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries
in an environmentally responsible manner. Practical advice
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Jump-starting
251
X
Connect positive terminal clamp 1and
secure the cover.
X Connect negative terminal clamp 3.
X Connect breather hose 4. Make sure that
a cell cap is fitted between battery 2and
breather hose 4.
i If the battery power supply has been inter-
rupted (e.g. if it has been reconnected), you
must carry out the following tasks:2
R set the time (Y page 106)
R reset the head restraints on the front
seats (Y page 61)
R reset the side windows ( Ypage 85) Jump-starting
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle or from an external battery using jump
leads.
Observe the following points:
R Jump-starting may only be performed when
the engine and catalytic converter are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is fro-
zen. Let the battery thaw first.
R Jump-starting may only be performed with
batteries that have the same nominal volt-
age.
R Only use jump leads which are protected
against polarity reversal and which have a
sufficient cross-section and insulated ter-
minal clamps.
i Jump leads which are protected against
polarity reversal and further information
about jump-starting can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts. Only use the jump-starting pro-
cedure for the battery in the engine com-
partment. Do not use a rapid-charging device to start
the engine. G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-
starting a vehicle due to the gases which
escape from the battery. Do not lean over
the battery while the engine is being jump-
started. G
Risk of explosion
Gases escaping from the battery during
jump-starting may cause minor explosions.
Avoid creating sparks. Keep naked flames
away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions and take
protective measures when handling batter-
ies. You will find these under "Battery" in
the index.
X Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X Switch off all electrical consumers. Practical advice
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Vehicle dimensions
269Vehicle dimensions
Long wheelbase station wagon Short wheelbase station wagon
Vehicle length (ECE)
23 4,668 – 4,811 mm 4,218 – 4,361 mm
Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded out 23 2,007 mm 2,007 mm
Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded in 23 1,760 – 1,885 mm 1,760 – 1,810 mm
Vehicle height
23 1,927 – 1,977 mm 1,927 – 1,977 mm
Ground clearance
23 205 – 230 mm 205 – 230 mm
Wheelbase
2,850 mm 2,400 mm
Turning circle
13.2 – 13.3 mm 11.3 m
G 55 AMG Cabriolet
Vehicle length (ECE)
4,690 mm
4,263 – 4,406 mm
24 Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded out 2,005 mm
2,007 mm
24 Vehicle width with mirrors fol-
ded in 1,855 mm
1,760 – 1,810 mm
24 Vehicle height
1,965 mm
1,927 – 1,977 mm
24 23
Dimensions may vary according to vehicle equipment.
24 Dimensions may vary according to vehicle equipment. Te
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