2013 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Owner's Manual

If the rear bench seat is not occupied:
X
Insert the belt tongue on the outer seat
belts into the buckle of opposite seat
belt :.
X Secure the load with sufficiently strong and
wear-resistant tie downs.
X Pad sharp edges for protection. Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the cargo compartment if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Stowage compartments in the front Glove box X
To open: pull handle : and open glove box
flap ;.
X To close: fold glove box flap ; upwards
until it engages. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
X To lock:(Y page 70) insert the mechanical
key

into the lock and turn it 90° clockwise
to position 2.
X To unlock:(Y page 70) insert the
mechanical

key into the lock and turn it 90°
counter-clockwise to position 1.
i The glove box can only be locked and
unlocked using the mechanical key.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest/in the
center console :
Small stowage compartment
; Release button for the armrest Stowage areas
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Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
X
To open: press button ;.
X Fold up armrest.
i In the stowage compartment, there is a
stowage tray.
X To close: fold the armrest down.
The armrest engages audibly.
Stowage space in the rear Stowage pockets
G
WARNING
Storage bags are intended for storing light-
weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
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.
Storage bags cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
The stowage pockets are located on the rear
side of the front seats. Stowage nets
G
WARNING
Stowage nets are only intended for
transporting light loads such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Do not use stowage nets to transport heavy,
bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In an
accident, during hard braking or during a
change of direction, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle and cause injury to
vehicle occupants.
Stowage

nets cannot protect the transported
loads in the event of an accident.
The stowage net is in the front-passenger
footwell. Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always lock the seat backrest in its upright
position when the rear seat bench is
occupied,

or the extended cargo volume is not
in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This 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. G
WARNING
Failure to assure that the seat bench and seat
backrests are locked into place could result
in an increased chance of injury in an
accident.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.
For safety reasons, the rear seat bench must
only be adjusted when the vehicle is
stationary.
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
! Ensure that you remove all containers
from the cup holder in the rear before
folding the seat backrest and the seat
cushion of the rear bench seat forwards.
The rear bench seat is split symmetrically.
The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can
be folded down to increase the cargo
compartment capacity. The following
changes are possible:
R fold the seat backrests forward
R fold the rear bench seat back fully.264
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Folding the seat backrest forward
To fold forward the seat backrests, proceed
as follows:
X
Open the rear doors.
This allows you better access to release
lever :.
X Remove the center head restraint
(Y page 88).
X Pull catch : in the direction of the arrow.
The
corresponding rear seat backrest is not
engaged.
X Fold the backrest forwards.
The rear seat backrest engages audibly. ;
Backrest folded forward
Folding the seat backrest back !
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become

trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be
damaged. X
Pull release lever :.
The corresponding seat backrest is
released.
X Fold backrest ; backwards in the
direction of the arrow.
The seat catch engages audibly.
X Install the head restraint (Y page 88).
Rear bench seat Seat backrest release lever
Seat backrest release lever
:
Long lever
; Short lever
X Remove the head restraints ( Y page 88).
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. Stowage areas
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Folding the rear bench seat forward
X
Fold rear seat backrest (Y page 265)
forwards.
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 seat into an
upright position G
WARNING
Make sure that the rear bench seat and front
seat backrest 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 cargo
compartment.
X Fold the rear bench seat back.
The seat catch engages audibly.
X Fold the backrest backwards
(Y page 265).
X Install the head restraints (Y page 88). Securing cargo
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Distribute the load on the cargo tie down rings
evenly.
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
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R pad sharp edges for protection.
R only use tie downs that have been checked
in accordance with applicable standards,
e.g. lashing nets or lashing straps.
R fill the spaces between the load and the
cargo 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.266
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Cargo tie-down rings in the cargo
compartment
There are four cargo tie-down rings
:
mounted at the sides in the cargo
compartment. Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes !
When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the cargo compartment
cover.
The cargo compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest.
Opening and closing the cargo
compartment cover X
To open: pull cargo compartment
cover :

back and clip it into the retainers
on the left and right of the rear door.
X To close: unclip cargo compartment
cover : and guide it forwards until it is
completely rolled up.
Installing/removing the cargo
compartment cover X
To remove: make sure that cargo
compartment cover ; is rolled up.
X Slide catches :
on the left-hand and right-
hand sides of cargo compartment
cover ; towards the center of the vehicle.
X Swing cargo compartment cover ;
up and
out.
X To install: slide catches : towards the
center of the vehicle.
X Insert cargo compartment cover ; into
the recesses in the side trim.
X Push down the right-hand and left-hand
sides

of cargo compartment cover ; until
it engages.
X Slide catches :
in the direction of the side
trim. Roof carrier
G
WARNING
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident. Stowage areas
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The roof is not suited for transporting loads.
Never use roof rails or other accessories
mounted on the roof.
Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder on the center console X
Fold cup holder : all the way up.
Cup holders in the rear compartment !
Ensure that you remove all containers
from the cup holder in the rear before
folding the seat backrest and the seat
cushion of the rear bench seat forwards. :
Cup holders Sun visors
Overview of sun visors G
WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected

glare can endanger you and others. :
Sun visor
; Bracket
= Mirror cover
? Mirror light268
Features
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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
automatically.
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. Stowage compartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
center console :
Cover
; Insert
i On new vehicles, insert ; is stored in the
glove box. Install 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
vehicle 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 install the insert:
install insert ; from
above.
X Push insert ; down.
Insert ; audibly engages.
X To close: close cover : fully.
i The ashtray is lit up if the low-beam
headlamps are on. Features
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Ashtray in the rear compartment
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 install the insert:
install insert = from
above.
X To close: close cover ; fully.Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access

to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could:
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
G
WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
! The 12 V socket in the cigarette lighter
can be used for accessories (up to a
maximum of 180 W), as long as they have
the standard socket type for cigarette
lighters.
Note

that the socket in the cigarette lighter
can be damaged when connecting
accessories, for example by:
R frequent insertion and removal
R sockets that do not fit correctly
A damaged socket can cause the cigarette
lighter to stop working. X
Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 270
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