Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 89

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WARNING
If the parking brake has not been fully
released when driving, the parking brake can:
overheat and cause a fire
R
lose its hold function.
R
There is a risk of fire and an accident. Release
the parking brake fully before driving off.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only set the automatic transmission to the
respective drive positions when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train.
!
Avoid high engine speeds when the
engine is cold. The engine's service life
could otherwise be significantly shortened.
Do not use the engine's full performance
until it has reached operating temperature.
Battery main switch
Vehicles with a 24 V electrical system may be
equipped with an integrated battery main
switch or a battery main switch on the centre
console.
Vehicles with a 12 V electrical system do not
have a battery main switch.
X
To switch on: turn battery main switch =
to position 2.
The vehicle's 24 V electrical system is sup-
plied with voltage from the battery.
i Make sure that the switch for the winch
socket is switched off. The battery could
drain.
X
To switch off: make sure that the ignition
is switched off ( Y page 87).
X
Turn battery main switch = to position
1.
The vehicle's 24 V electrical system is dis-
connected from the battery.
i If the auxiliary heating is switched on or a
differential lock is engaged, it takes longer
to disconnect the 24 V electrical system
from the battery. If a differential lock is
engaged, disconnection takes an extra 45
seconds. If the auxiliary heating is switched
on, the battery is fully disconnected 8
minutes after the auxiliary heating has
been switched off.
The hazard warning lamps only operate if
the battery main switch is switched on.
Key positions
To remove the key, integrated battery
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main switch off
Integrated battery main switch on
1
Ignition and drive position: voltage supply
2
for all consumers, including airbags
Starting the engine
3
Driving
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