wheelbase MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV 2012 User Guide

The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can
be folded down to increase the load compart-
ment capacity. The following changes are
possible:
R fold the seat backrests forward
R fold the rear bench seat down fully.
Folding the seat backrest forwards To fold forward the seat backrests, proceed
as follows:
X open the rear doors.
This allows you better access to release
lever :.
X Remove the centre head restraint
(Y page 93).
X Pull catch :in the direction of the arrow.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is not
engaged.
X Fold the backrest forwards.
The rear seat backrest engages audibly. ;
Backrest folded forward Folding back the seat backrest !
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged. X
Pull release lever :.
The corresponding seat backrest is
released.
X Fold backrest ;backwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
The seat catch engages audibly.
X Fit the head restraint (Y page 93).
Rear bench seat Seat backrest release lever
Seat backrest release lever
:
Long lever
; Short lever
i G-Class long-wheelbase version: open the
rear doors. This allows you better access to
the release lever. Stowage areas
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R
do not route lashing materials across sharp
edges or corners.
R Pad sharp edges for protection.
R only use lashing material that has been
checked in accordance with applicable
standards, e.g. lashing nets or lashing
straps.
R fill the spaces between the load and the
load compartment walls and the wheel
mountings in a form-locking way. Only use
dimensionally stable transportation aids
for this, such as chocks, wooden fixings or
padding.
Lashing eyelets in the load compart-
ment G-Class long-wheelbase version:
there are
four lashing eyelets :mounted at the sides
in the load compartment. G-Class Cabriolet with the rear bench seat folded
forwards
Luggage compartment cover
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The luggage compartment cover is not a
restraint system. Secure the load under the
luggage compartment cover by suitable
means. Make sure that the luggage compart-
ment cover is engaged securely. If luggage is
not sufficiently secured, it can be thrown over
the backrest into the passenger compart-
ment, for instance during heavy braking, sud-
den changes of direction or in the event of an
accident. You could cause an acciden tor
cause injury to yoursel fand others.
! Whe nloading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the luggage compartment
cover.
The luggage compartment cover is located
behind the rear bench seat backrest. Stowage areas
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Stowage compartment/ashtray
Stowage compartment/ashtray in the
centre console G
WARNING
Make sure that the engine has been switched
off and that the parking brake is applied so
that the vehicle cannot pull away unintention-
ally. :
Cover
; Insert
i On new vehicles, insert ;is stored in the
glove compartment. Fit the insert before
using the ashtray.
X To open: press cover :and then release
it.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: make sure that the
engine is switched off and that the parking
brake has been applied to secure the vehi-
cle against rolling away.
X Move the selector lever to N.
X Press down cover :.
Insert ;is released.
X Pull insert ;upwards and remove it.
X To fit the insert: fit insert;from above.
X Push insert ;down.
Insert ;audibly engages.
X To close: close cover :fully.
i The ashtray is lit up if the dipped-beam
headlamps are on. Ashtray in the rear compartment (G-
Class long-wheelbase version)
X
To open: fold cover ;out in the direction
of the arrow.
X To remove the insert: press retaining
lug :and pull insert =upwards and out.
X To fit the insert: fit insert=from above.
X To close: close cover ;fully. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
Only hold the hot cigarette lighter by its knob.
Otherwise, you might burn yourself.
Make sure that children travelling in the vehi-
cle are not able to injure themselves on the
hot cigarette lighter or cause a fire with it. X
Press in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter :will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. Features
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You can use the cigarette lighter socket
for accessories up to 180 W
(Y page 278). 12
Vsockets
General notes !
If you are simultaneously using all three
sockets in the vehicle, make sure that you
do not exceed the maximum current draw
of 45 A. Otherwise, you will overload the
fuses.
The sockets can be used for accessories with
am aximum current draw of 180 W(15 A), e.g.
lamps or chargers for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
Socket in the front-passenge rfootwell X
Fold out the flap on th esocket.
i The cigarette lighter socket can be also
used (Y page 277). It can also be used if the
key has been removed from the ignition
lock. Socket in the rear compartment The socket is located on the centre console
in the rear compartment.
X
Fold out the flap on the socket.
Load compartment power socket (G-
Class long-wheelbase version) The socket is located in the luggage compart-
ment on the left-hand-side when viewed in the
direction of travel, next to the rear door.
X Fold out the flap on the socket. Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are currently driving regarding
operating mobile communications equipment
in a vehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate communi-
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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...?
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Fire extinguisher
=is located in the stowage
compartment under the driver's seat.
X Pull handle :upwards.
X Pull the catch of cover ;forwards in the
directio nofthe arrow.
X Remove fire extinguisher =from the stow-
age compartment.
i Have fire extinguisher =refilled after
each use and checked every one to two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirements for each
individual country. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit contains:
R
vehicle tool kit with:
-fuse extractor
- Allen key, e.g. to operate the sliding roof
manually in an emergency
- pump lever for vehicle jack
- screwdriver
- wheel wrench
R jack
Vehicle tool kit G-Class long-wheelbase version
The vehicle tool kit is located under the cover
in the footwell in front of the rear bench seat.
X
Fold cover :to the side.
X Pull vehicle tool kit ;out by the tab.
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Where will I find...?Breakdown 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...?
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engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windscreen washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit .Unsuitabl ewasher fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do no tuse distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
X Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
X Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
2 parts water.
X Down to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
1 part water.
X Down to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit
to 1 part water.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
-tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum
payload. The unladen weight is specified in
accordance with EC directive and includes:
-driver (68 kg)
- luggage (7 kg)
- all fluids (fuel tank 90% full)
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 340).
R Only for certain countries: you can find
vehicle-specific vehicle data in the COC
documents (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY). These documents are delivered with
your vehicle. Dimensions and weights
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Vehicle dataTechnical data

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
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