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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Playback options
The following options are available to you:
• Normal Track Sequence
The tracks are played in the normal order
(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).
In MP3 mode, the track order is determined
by the ord ...
Introduction
The Settings menu can be used for:
• switching the daytime running lamps on/off
• switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist on/off
• showing or hiding the additional speedometer
• selecting the units ...
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
WARNING
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engin ...