MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2008 W463 Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle is equipped with four cargo
tie-down rings located in the cargo com-
partment floor.1 Cargo tie-down rings Carefully secure cargo by applying even
load on all cargo tie-down rings with rope
of sufficient strength to hold down the
cargo.Partition net* (MB Accessory)
Warning!G
Make sure the partition net is properly
engaged at top and bottom position and the
tightening belts are securely fastened.
Never use a damaged partition net.
To help avoid personal
injury from smaller
objects being thrown around in the occu-
pant compartment during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net
when transporting cargo.
The partition net cannot prevent the move-
ment of large, heavier objects into the pas-
senger compartment in an accident. Such
items must be properly secured using the
cargo tie-down rings (
page 209) in the
cargo compartment floor.
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Use of the partition net is a particularly
important safety factor when the vehicle is
loaded higher than the top of the seat
backrests with smaller objects. For your
safety, always use the partition net when
transporting cargo.
The partition net can be installed behind
the seat backrests of the rear seat bench,
or behind the front seats if the rear seat
bench is folded forward.
Installing partition
net behind rear seat
bench
Partition net installed behind rear seat
bench
Fold the rear seat bench forward
(
page 207). Hanging up partition net
1 Partition net
2 Holder
Hang partition net 1 on holder 2 and
push forward in direction of the arrow.
iInstallation can be performed by opening
the rear doors.
iThis cannot be done by folding the rear seat
backrest forward.
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Pulling partition net tight3 Lift tensioner
4 Tightening belt
5 Belt hook
6 Cargo tie-down ring Lift tensioner
3 on tightening belt 4
must point in direction of the windshield
(indicated by the arrow).
Use lift tensioner 3 to set the length
of tightening belt 4 to cargo tie-down
ring 6.
Hook belt hook 5 into cargo tie-down
ring 6.
Pull tightening belt 4 by the loose end
until the partition net is slightly pulled
tight.
Fold the rear seat bench rearward until
it locks into place.
The partition net will be tightened by
the rear seat bench.
After driving a short distance, make
sure the partition net is still tight and, if
necessary, pull it tight again. Installation partition net behind front
seats
Partition net installe
d behind front seats
Fold the rear seat bench (together with
the rear seat backrest) forward
(
page 207).
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Hanging up partition net
1 Partition net
2 Holder
Hang partition net 1 on holder 2 and
push forward in direction of the arrow. Pulling partition net tight
3 Lift tensioner
4 Tightening belt
5 Belt hook
6 Cargo tie-down ring
Lift tensioner 3 on tightening belt 4
must point in direction of the tailgate.
Use lift tensioner 3 to set the length
of tightening belt 4 to cargo tie-down
ring 6.
Hook belt hook 5 into cargo tie-down
ring 6.
Pull tightening belt 4 by the loose end
until the partition net is pulled tight.
After driving a short distance, make
sure the partition net is still tight and, if
necessary, pull it tight again.
Loosening partition net
Loosen tightening belt 4 by pulling lift
tensioner 3 upward.
Remove belt hook 5 from cargo
tie-down ring 6.
Removing and storing partition net
Take partition net 1 out of holder 2.
Roll up partition net and secure it.
Store partition net behind the rear seat
bench.
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Cargo compartment cover blind
The cargo compartment cover blind can be
installed behind the rear seat bench.1 Rear seat bench cover blind
2 Tailgate cover blind Rolling out blind
Grip the blind strap and pull blind
1
forward across the cargo compart-
ment.
Engage blind into the mounts on the
rear seat backrest and release.
Grip the blind strap and pull blind 2
rearward across the cargo compart-
ment.
Engage blind into the mounts to the left
and right of the tailgate.
Rolling up blind
Disengage blind 1 from the mounts
on the rear seat backrest and guide
retraction by its blind strap.
Disengage blind 2 from the mounts to
the left and right of the tailgate and
guide retraction by its blind strap. Removing and installing blind
1 Latch
2 Blind
Removing blind
Roll the blind up (page 214).
Open latch 1 on the right and left side
of blind 2 in direction of the arrow.
Pull blind 2 out upwards.
Installing blind
Place blind into recesses.
Press the right and left side of blind
down until blind locks into place.
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Storage compartments
Glove box
1 Glove box lid release
2 Glove box lid Opening the glove box
Pull glove box lid release
1 in
direction of arrow.
Glove box lid 2 opens downward.
Closing the glove box
Push glove box lid 2 up to close.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put
luggage or cargo in the cargo compartment
if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo
higher than the seat backrests.
Always use partition net* when transporting
cargo. Partition net* cannot secure hard or
heavy objects.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during

braking

vehicle maneuvers

an accident
Warning!G
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
iThe glove box is illuminated with SmartKey
in starter switch position 1 or2 when opening
the lid.
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Locking and unlocking the glove box
separately
You can lock the glove box separately, e.g.
when the vehicle is in the shop for service.
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
page 368).
Insert the mechanical key into the
glove box lock.
Turn the mechanical key to position2
to lock the glove box.
Turn the mechanical key to position 1
to unlock the glove box.
Storage compartments/telephone*
tray below armrest
A flat storage/telephone* tray with a
deeper storage compartment underneath
is located below the armrest cover. Both
can be opened separately. 1
Button to open storage/telephone*
tray
2 Button to open storage compartment
1Unlocking the glove box
2Locking the glove box
iThe glove box can only be locked or
unlocked with the mechanical key.
iThe contact plate for various mobile phone
cradles* (
page 228), the Roadside Assistance
button • (
page 232) and the Information
button ¡ (
page 233) are located in the
storage/telephone* tray.
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Opening the storage/telephone* tray
Press button
1 and lift up armrest
cover.
Closing the storage/telephone* tray
Lower armrest cover until it engages in
lock.
Opening the storage compartment
Press button 2 and lift up armrest
cover.
Closing the storage compartment
Lower armrest cover until it engages in
lock. Storage box in front of armrest
1 Storage box cover
Opening the storage box
Slide storage box cover 1 backward.
Closing the storage box
Slide storage box cover 1 forward. Ruffled storage bags
iLocated in the cover of the storage/tele-
phone* tray is a storage area for small items
such as checks.
iIn the storage compartment there is a
storage area for up to three CDs.
Warning!G
The ruffled storage bag is intended for
storing light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
ruffled storage bag. In an accident, during
hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they
could be thrown around inside the vehicle
and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an
accident.
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Ruffled storage bags are located on the
front seat backrests.1 Ruffled storage bag Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
1 Parcel net
Warning!G
The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden ma neuvers, they could
be thrown around inside the vehicle and
cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.
!When large objects are stored in the parcel
net, do not slide the seat fully forward, it could
damage them.
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Cup holders
Cup holder next to armrest
1 Cupholder
2 Cupholder base
Place bracket of cup holder 1 into
recess (indicated by arrow) of
cupholder base 2.
If the cup holder is no longer in use, it can
for example, be stored in the glove box or
storage compartment below the armrest.
Warning!G
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, only use containers that fit into the
cup holder. Use lids on open containers and
do not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu-
pants may cause seriou s personal injury.
Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may
cause damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
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