Vehicle Overview
More than one automaker would like to believe its sport utility vehicle is the “ultimate” example. Mercedes-Benz is taking a step in that direction with the new G500 (G-Class), which evolved from the no-compromises Geläendewagen that’s sold in Europe. Only 1,500 units will be available in the United States by fall 2001, with a sticker price of $72,500.
With its M-Class sport utility model on sale in the United States since 1998,
Mercedes-Benz focused largely on road-going manners. The Geläendewagen, in
contrast, is a hard-core offroad machine inspired by the demands of military
service but transformed into a high-end luxury SUV. Mercedes-Benz claims that it
will climb an 80 percent grade and remain stable on a 54 percent lateral slope.
Handcrafted in Graz, Austria, the G500 will face such competitors as the BMW X5,
Land Rover Range Rover 4.6 HSE, Lexus LX 470 and even the Hummer H1.
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EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section ().
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD has m ...
Downloading destinations in COMAND
Information on the components and
operating principles of COMAND can be
found in the separate COMAND operating
instructions.
You can only use the Destination
Download function if the vehicle ...
Installing/removing the cargo compartment cover
To remove: make sure that cargo compartment cover 1 is rolled up.
Press handle 2 on the right underside to the left.
Remove cargo compartment cover 1.
To install: attach cargo compartment c ...
