Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 8

Index
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Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs ................................ 65
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) .......................................... 58
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 150
Display message
ASSYST service interval display ..... 145
Door
Opening (from the inside) ................ 39
Doors
Overview .......................................... 39
Driving abroad
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 58
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 109
Driving downhill ............................. 109
Gradient-climbing capability
(maximum) ..................................... 109
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 103
Driving safety system
Electronic Brake-force Distribution . . 36
Important safety guidelines ............. 35
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 35
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 36
Overview .......................................... 35
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 103
Automatic transmission ................... 93
Brakes ........................................... 102
Downhill gradient ........................... 102
Driving abroad ................................. 58
Driving in winter ............................. 105
Driving on flooded roads ................ 103
Driving on sand .............................. 108
Driving over obstacles ................... 108
Gravel roads .................................. 108
Icy road surfaces ........................... 105
Off-road driving .............................. 106
Off-road fording ............................. 104
Snow chains .................................. 176
Symmetrical dipped beam ............... 58
Towing a trailer .............................. 113
Travelling uphill .............................. 109
Tyre grip ........................................ 103
Tyre ruts ........................................ 108
Wet road surface ........................... 102
E
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Function/notes ................................ 36
Emergency start facility ................... 163
Engine
Engine number ............................... 191
Jump-starting ................................. 163
Running irregularly ........................... 90
Starting problems ............................ 90
Starting the engine with the key ...... 88
Stopping ........................................ 101
Warning lamp (engine diagnostics) 122
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 189
Problem (fault) ................................. 90
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 194
Checking the oil level ..................... 142
Checking the oil level (on-board
computer) ...................................... 142
Filling capacity ............................... 194
Notes about oil grades ................... 194
Topping up ..................................... 143
Viscosity ........................................ 194
Environmental protection
Note ................................................. 13
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 13
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 154
First-aid kit ......................................... 154
Fitting a wheel
Removing a wheel .......................... 181
Fitting wheels
Fitting a wheel ............................... 181
Raising the vehicle ......................... 179
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 179
Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 159