Brief Description - Mercedes-Benz 463 series Introduction Into Service Manual

Brief description

Vehicle concept
The combination of a characteristic and timeless
design has made the G-Class into an unmistakable
cross-country vehicle.
The impressive appearance of the facelifted model
series 463, combined with new and more advanced
technology further improve the attractiveness of this
legendary classic.
Dimensional concept
With a vehicle length of 4257 mm for the convertible
and 4662 mm for the station wagon, the vehicle
remains true to its predecessor. Only the vehicle width
has increased by 48 mm compared to the predecessor
due to the new outside mirrors.
8 Introduction of the New G-Class, Model Series 463
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New features
Main features of the model refinement include:
• Introduction of the G 63 AMG
• ECO start/stop function (G 63 AMG only)
• Newly designed radiator grille and bumpers
(G 63 AMG only)
• Newly designed outside mirrors
• DISTRONIC PLUS
• Brake Assist (BAS)
• LED daytime running lamps
• Blind Spot Assist
• Front Parktronic
• New Telematics Generation (NTG) 4.5
• COMAND display with new freestanding 17.8 cm
central display
• Newly designed instrument cluster with color
display
• Center console with new, high-quality controls
such as the COMAND controller
• New "THERMATIC" automatic air conditioning
• 4-spoke multifunction steering wheel
• New wheel design
• Fuel system
i Note
Further details on the electrical systems of model
series 463 (e.g. function descriptions and location
of electrical components) are available in WIS
under information type "Basic knowledge/func-
tions" (GF).