Useful Information; Important Safety Notes; Operation - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Operation

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Useful information

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This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
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Read the information on qualified special-
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Important safety notes

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If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used,
the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
designation
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model
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When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
designation
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manufacturer
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model
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Warning
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A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of an accident.
do not drive with a flat tire. Immediately
replace the flat tire with your spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you require information on tested and rec-
page 24).
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ommended wheels and tires for summer and
winter driving. Advice on purchasing and car-
ing for tires is also available there.
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and ask about:
suitability
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legal stipulations
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factory recommendations
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Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found
in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section
( page 331).
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Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
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flap
in the "Tire pressure" section
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Further information on wheels and tires
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop.
Operation
Notes on driving
If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the tire
pressures and correct them if necessary.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb or
other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over
curbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try
to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Oth-
erwise, the tires, particularly the sidewalls,
may be damaged.