tailgate MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2012 User Guide

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. Country-specific differen-
ces are possible. Note that your vehicle
may not be fitted with all features descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 22). Loading guidelines
G
WARNING
Secure and position the load as described in
the loading guidelines.
Otherwise, vehicle occupants could
be injured by the load being thrown around in
the even tofsharp braking, a sudden change
in direction or an accident. This also applies
to seats which have been removed.
You will find further information in the "Secur-
ing a load" section.
Even if you follow all the loading guidelines,
the load will increase the risk of injury in the
event of an accident. G
WARNING
Keep the boot lid/tailgate closed when the
engine is running. Otherwise, you could be
poisoned by exhaust fumes entering the vehi-
cle. The handling characteristics of a laden vehi-
cle are dependent on the distribution of the
load within the vehicle. You should therefore
load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.
Observe the following notes when transport-
ing a load:
R when transporting a load, never exceed the
maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle
(including occupants).
R position heavy loads as far forwards as pos-
sible and as low down in the load compart-
ment as possible.
R the load must not protrude above the upper
edge of the seat backrests.
R always place the load against the front or
rear seat backrests.
R always place the load behind unoccupied
seats if possible.
R if possible, always transport the load in the
load compartmentw ith the seat backrests
folded up and engaged. 266
Loading guidelinesStowing and features

Stowage compartment/telephone com-
partment under the armrest/in the centre
console
:
Small stowage compartment
; Release button for the armrest
Stowage compartment/telephone compart-
ment under the armrest
X To open: press button ;.
X Fold up armrest.
i In the stowage compartment, there is a
stowage tray and a mobile phone bracket.
X To close: fold the armrest down.
The armrest engages audibly.
Rear stowage compartments Map pockets
:
Map pockets Stowage nets
G
WARNING
Only place lightweight items in the stowage
net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky,
sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event of
an accident, the stowage net will not secure
the transported goods sufficiently.
The stowage net is in the front-passenger
footwell. Enlarging the luggage compartment
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle or in the luggage compartmen tunless
they are secured.
Otherwise, you and othe rvehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
When using the luggage compartment
enlargement, you should alway sclip in the
safety net, if at hand. G
WARNING
Keep the boot lid/tailgate closed when the
engine is running. Otherwise, you could be
poisoned by exhaust fumes entering the vehi-
cle.
! Make sure that you remove any contain-
ers fro mthe rear-compartment cup holders
before folding forward the backrests and
seat cushions of the rear bench seat.
G-Class Cabriolet: the rear bench seat is
split symmetrically.
G-Class long-wheelbase version: the rear
bench seat is split asymmetrically. 268
Stowage areasStowing and features

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. Country-specific differen-
ces are possible. Note that your vehicle
may not be fitted with all features descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 22). Where will I find...?
Warning triangle
Removing the warning triangle G-Class long-wheelbase version
Warning triangle
:is attached to the under-
side of the rear bench seat.
X Release tabs ;.
X Remove warning triangle :.G-Class Cabriolet The first-aid kit is located in the tailgate
behind a cover.
X
Open the tailgate (Y page 76).
X To open the tailgate cover: fold out han-
dle :in the direction of the arrow.
X Turn handle :clockwise and fold up
cover ;in the direction of the arrow. X
Remove warning triangle =.304
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

Setting up the warning triangle
:
Press-stud
; Reflectors
= Feet
X Fold feet =down and out to the side.
X Pull side reflectors ;up to form a triangle
and lock them at the top using press-
stud :. First-aid kit
G-Class long-wheelbase version:
first-aid
kit : is located in the stowage compartment
in the right-hand door. G-Class Cabriolet:
the first-aid kit is located
in the tailgate behind a cover.
X Open the tailgate (Y page 76)
X Open the tailgate cover (Y page 304).
X Remove first-aid kit :.
i Check the expiry date on the first-aid kit
at least once a year. Replace the contents
if necessary, and replace any missing
items. Fire extinguisher
! Keep the stowage compartmen tclosed
while the vehicle is in motion. It may oth-
erwise be damaged. Where will I find...?
305Breakdown assistance

Vehicle tool kit
:is located in the tailgate
behind the cover
X Open the tailgate (Y page 76).
X Open the tailgate cover (Y page 304).
X Remove vehicle tool kit :.
Jack G-Class long-wheelbase version
!
Make sure that, while fitting the vehicle
jack, there are no cables on the holder, in
order to avoid them becoming trapped. Jack
;is located under the rear bench seat
on the right-hand side when viewed in the
direction of travel.
X Fold rear bench seat (Y page 270) for-
wards.
X Open cover :.
X Pull bar =upwards and detach from
tab ?.
X Remove jack ;.
G-Class Cabriolet
! Make sure that, while fitting the vehicle
jack, there are no cables on the holder, in
order to avoid them becoming trapped. The jack is located behind a cover in front of
the front-passenger seat.
X
Slide the seat back (Y page 92).
X Pull pins ;out of sleeves :.
X Pull sleeves :out of cover =.
X Remove cover =. X
Pull bar Aupwards and detach from
tab ?.
X Remove jack B. Exterior spare wheel bracket
General notes You must not exceed the maximum speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) when using spare wheels
of differing sizes.
i
When changing a wheel, you should also
observe the safety notes in the "Flat tyre"
section (Y page 329).
The spare wheel is on the outer side of the
rear door. Where will I find...?
307Breakdown assistance

is being changed. It is not suited for per-
forming maintenance work under the vehi-
cle.
R avoid changing the wheel on uphill and
downhill slopes.
R before raising the vehicle, secure it from
rolling away by applying the parking brake
and inserting wheel chocks. Neve rdisen-
gage the parking brake while the vehicle is
raised.
R the jack must be placed on a firm, flat and
non-slip surface. On a loose surface, a
large, load-bearing underlay must be used.
On a slippery surface, a non-slip underlay
must be used, e.g. rubber mats.
R do not use wooden blocks or similar
objects as a jac kunderlay. Otherwise, the
jack will not be able to achieve its load-
bearing capacity due to the restricted
height.
R make sure tha tthe distance between the
underside of the tyres and the ground does
not exceed 3 cm.
R never place your hands or feet under the
raised vehicle.
R never lie under the raised vehicle.
R never start the engine when the vehicle is
raised.
R never open or close a door or the tailgate
when the vehicle is raised.
R make sure that no persons are present in
the vehicle when the vehicle is raised. X
Using wheel wrench :, loosen the bolts on
the wheel you wish to change by about one full turn. Do not unscrew the wheel bolts
completely.
Pump lever
;
Notch on pump lever
X Assemble the pump lever for the jack. It can
be found with the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 306). X
Turn pressure release screw =clockwise
as far as it will go using notch ;on the
pump lever.
Pressure release screw =is closed.
i Do not turn pressure release screw =by
more than one to two revolutions. Other-
wise, hydraulic fluid could escape. Changing
awheel
331Wheels and tyres Z

The missing values for the following models
were not available at the time of going to
print:
R G 63 AMG
R G 65 AMG All mod-
els
(except
AMG vehi- cles) AMG vehi-
cles :Upper-
edge clear-
ance 1905 mm –
2005 mm ;Lower-
edge clear-
ance 680 mm –
780 mm =Range of
movement 931 mm
All models (except AMG
vehicles)
Vehicle length (ECE)
4662 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2055 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1760 mm
Maximum vehicle height
1951 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
Minimum ground clear-
ance
205 mm
Unladen weight (vehicles
with
apetrol engine) 2642 kg
Unladen weight (vehicles
with
adiesel engine) 2682 kg
Maximum roof load
200 kg G-Class Cabriolet
G5
00 :Upper-edge clear-
ance (spare wheel
bracket) 1580 mm –
1680 mm ;Lower-edge clear-
ance (tailgate) 1050 mm –
1070 mm =Range of move-
ment (spare wheel
bracket) 750 mm
?Range of move-
ment (tailgate) 500 mm
G5
00 Vehicle length (ECE)
4257 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2055 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1760 mm
Maximum vehicle height
1951 mm
Wheelbase
2400 mm
Minimum ground clear-
ance
205 mm
Unladen weight
2492 kgVehicle data
349Technical data Z