2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV warning

X
Remove the head restraints (Y page 93).
X Pull short lever ;in the direction of the
arrow and hold it.
X Pull long lever :in the direction of the
arrow and fold the seat backrest forwards.
Folding the rear bench seat forwards X
Fold rear seat backrest (Y page 269) for-
wards.
X Pull catch :in the direction of the arrow.
The corresponding rear bench seat is
released.
X Fold rear bench seat ;forwards. ;
Rear bench seat folded forward
Folding the rear bench sea tinto an
upright position G
WARNING
Make sure that the rear bench seat and seat
backrests are correctly engaged in position. If the seat backrests or rear bench seat are
not fully engaged and the following occurs:
R sharp braking
R a sudden change of direction
R an accident
the seat backrests or rear bench seat may fold
forwards and instead of being restrained by
the seats as intended you could be injured by
them. Occupants could then also be injured
in the event of an accident, e.g. by objects
being thrown forwards from the luggage com-
partment.
X Fold the rear bench seat back.
The seat catch engages audibly.
X Fold the backrest backwards
(Y page 269).
X Fit the head restraints (Y page 93). Securing
aload
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets
evenly.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change directio nsuddenly
R are involved in an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
R do no tuse elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R if you are using tensioning straps, only use
tensioning straps with a minimum permis-
sible tensile strength of Fzul =600 daN and
a percentage elongatio nofapproximately
7%. 270
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R
do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
R only use lashing material that has been
checked in accordance with applicable
standards, e.g. lashing nets or lashing
straps.
R fill the spaces between the load and the
load compartment walls and the wheel
mountings in a form-locking way. Only use
dimensionally stable transportation aids
for this, such as chocks, wooden fixings or
padding.
Lashing eyelets in the load compart-
ment G-Class long-wheelbase version:
there are
four lashing eyelets :mounted at the sides
in the load compartment. G-Class Cabriolet with the rear bench seat folded
forwards
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The luggage compartment cover is not a
restraint system. Secure the load under the
luggage compartment cover by suitable
means. Make sure that the luggage compart-
ment cover is engaged securely. If luggage is
not sufficiently secured, it can be thrown over
the backrest into the passenger compart-
ment, for instance during heavy braking, sud-
den changes of direction or in the event of an
accident. You could cause an acciden tor
cause injury to yoursel fand others.
! Whe nloading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the luggage compartment
cover.
The luggage compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest. Stowage areas
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Opening and closing the luggage com-
partment cover
i
Luggage compartment cover :consists
of two roller blinds. You can cover the
entire luggage compartment even if the
rear seat backrest is folded down.
X To open: pull luggage compartment
cover :back and clip it into the retainers
on the left and right of the rear door.
X To close: unclip luggage compartment
cover :and guide it forwards until it is
completely rolled up.
Fitting/removing the luggage compart-
ment cover X
To remove: make sure that luggage com-
partment cover ;is rolled up.
X Slide catches :on the left-hand and right-
hand sides of luggage compartment
cover ;towards the centre of the vehicle.
X Swing luggage compartment cover ;up
and out. X
To fit: slide catches :towards the centre
of the vehicle.
X Insert luggage compartment cover ;into
the recesses in the side trim.
X Push down the right-hand and left-hand
sides of luggage compartment cover ;
until it engages.
X Slide catches :in the direction of the side
trim. Safety net
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You must make sure that the safety net is
correctly secured at the top and bottom.
Do not use a damaged safety net.
The safety net cannot restrain heavy loads.
For this reason, you should always secure the
load.
Otherwise, objects that have not been
secured sufficiently might be thrown around
if you brake suddenly, change direction sud-
denly or are involved in an accident, and could
cause you an injury.
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Roof carrier
G
WARNING
An incorrectl ysecured roof carrier, ski rack or
load could become detached from the vehi-
cle. These objects may then be thrown around
and can injure you or others or cause an acci-
dent. Follow the roof carrier/ski rack manu-
facturer's installation instructions and special
instructions for use.
The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of
gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling.
Always observe the maximum roof load (see
the "Technical data" section). Always adapt
your driving style to the prevailing road, traffic
and weather conditions and drive with partic-
ular care if the roof is laden.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use roof carriers that have been tested
and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
This helps to preven tdamage to the vehi-
cle.
Positio nthe load on the roof carrier in such
a way that the vehicle will not sustain dam-
age even when it is in motion.
Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully raised, depending on the vehicle's
equipment.
X Follow the manufacturer’s installation
instructions when fitting the roof carrier. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you are transporting objects in the stowage
compartments, the stowage compartments
must remain closed while the vehicle is in
motion. Otherwise, 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
Only use the cup holders for containers of a
suitable size and which have lids. The drinks
could otherwise spill.
Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks.
You may otherwise scald yourself.
Cup holders in the glove compartment X
To open: fold down the glove compartment
cover.
i Locking/unlocking the glove compart-
ment (Y page 267).
Cup holder on the centre console X
Fold cup holder :all the way up.
Cup holders in the rear compartment !
Make sure that you remove any contain-
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before folding forward the backrests and
seat cushions of the rear bench seat.
:
Cup holders Sun visors
Sun visor overview G
WARNING
Keep the vanity mirror sinthe sun visors cov-
ered while driving. You could otherwise be
dazzled, which may impair your view of traffic
conditions and as a result could cause an
accident. :
Sun visor
; Bracket
= Mirror cover
? Mirror light Vanity mirror in the sun visor
:
Sun visor
; Bracket
= Mirror cover
? Mirror light
Mirror lights ?will only function if sun
visor :is clipped into bracket ;.
X Fold down sun visor :.
X Fold up mirror cover =.
Mirror lights ?are switched on automati-
cally.
Glare from the side :
Sun visor
; Bracket
= Mirror cover
? Mirror light
X Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor :from bracket ;.
X Swing sun visor :to the side. 276
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Stowage compartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
centre console G
WARNING
Make sure that the engine has been switched
off and that the parking brake is applied so
that the vehicle cannot pull away unintention-
ally. :
Cover
; Insert
i On new vehicles, insert ;is stored in the
glove compartment. Fit the insert before
using the ashtray.
X To open: press cover :and then release
it.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: make sure that the
engine is switched off and that the parking
brake has been applied to secure the vehi-
cle against rolling away.
X Move the selector lever to N.
X Press down cover :.
Insert ;is released.
X Pull insert ;upwards and remove it.
X To fit the insert: fit insert;from above.
X Push insert ;down.
Insert ;audibly engages.
X To close: close cover :fully.
i The ashtray is lit up if the dipped-beam
headlamps are on. Ashtray in the rear compartment (G-
Class long-wheelbase version)
X
To open: fold cover ;out in the direction
of the arrow.
X To remove the insert: press retaining
lug :and pull insert =upwards and out.
X To fit the insert: fit insert=from above.
X To close: close cover ;fully. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob.
Otherwise, you might burn yourself.
Make sure that children travelling in the vehi-
cle are not able to injure themselves on the
hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it. X
Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. Features
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You can use the cigarette lighter socket
for accessories up to 180 W
(Y page 278). 12
Vsockets
General notes !
If you are simultaneously using all three
sockets in the vehicle, make sure that you
do not exceed the maximum current draw
of 45 A. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuses.
The sockets can be used for accessories with
am aximum current draw of 180 W(15 A), e.g.
lamps or chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
Socket in the front-passenge rfootwell X
Fold out the flap on th esocket.
i The cigarette lighter socket can be also
used (Y page 277). It can also be used if the
key has been removed from the ignition
lock. Socket in the rear compartment The socket is located on the centre console
in the rear compartment.
X
Fold out the flap on the socket.
Load compartment power socket (G-
Class long-wheelbase version) The socket is located in the luggage compart-
ment on the left-hand-side when viewed in the
direction of travel, next to the rear door.
X Fold out the flap on the socket. Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are currently driving regarding
operating mobile communications equipment
in a vehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate communi-
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motion, you must only do so if the traffic sit-
uation permits. Otherwise, you could be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause an
accident and injure yourself and others.
Two-way radios and fax equipment used with-
out low-reflection exterior aerials can inter-
fere with the vehicle's electronics and thereby
jeopardise the operating safety of the vehicle
and yours afety. Therefore, you must only use
this equipment if it is correctly connected to
a separate reflection-free exterio raerial. G
WARNING
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and the
health of others. Using an exterior aerial takes
into account current scientific discussions
relating to the possible health risk posed by
electromagnetic fields.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an
approved exterior aerial. This ensures:
R optimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle
R mutual influences between the vehicle
electronics and mobile phones are mini-
mised
An exterior aerial has the following advan-
tages:
R it conducts the electromagnetic fields gen-
erated by a wireless device to the exterior.
R the field strength in the vehicle interior is
lower than in a vehicle that does not have
an exterior aerial.
i There are various mobile phone brackets
that may be fitted in your vehicle; in some
cases, these are country-specific. You can
obtain these mobile phone brackets from a
qualified specialist workshop.
The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider. Mobile telephone bracket in the stow-
age space
You can fold the pre-installed bracket up to
improve access to the stowage space
beneath it.
X
To fold the bracket up: press button:.
X To fold the bracket down: press the
bracket down and until it audibly engages.
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
USB connection, an AUX-IN connection or
a Media Interface are fitted in the stowage
compartment. A Media Interface is a uni-
versal interface for portable audio equip-
ment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or USB device (see
the separate Audio or COMAND APS oper-
ating instructions).
Using amobile phone If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile
phone bracket, you can only speak to the per-
son you are calling using the hands-free sys-
tem.
X
Open the telephone compartment
(Y page 268).
X Place the mobile phone bracket into the
pre-installed bracket; see the separate
mobile phone bracket installation instruc-
tions.
X Inser tthe mobile phone into the mobile
phone bracket; see the separate mobile
phone bracket installation instructions. Features
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