Exterior
A strictly utilitarian appearance is softened somewhat by body-colored bumpers, rub strips and rocker panels, as well as alloy wheels and a stainless-steel spare-tire cover. At 183.5 inches long overall, the G-Class is only an inch longer than the M-Class, which measures 182.6 inches long overall. The G500 uses 18-inch tires and rides a 112-inch wheelbase, which is approximately 3 inches narrower than the M-Class. The G500 also stands a half an inch taller than its SUV sibling.
Because this is a serious offroad vehicle, rigid front and rear axles with longitudinal and transverse links to coil springs are installed. The G500 is the only production vehicle with three locking differentials. In extremely low-traction situations, all you need is a little grip on one front wheel and that’s enough to pull you through a trouble spot. The vehicle is also equipped with four-wheel electronic traction control to assist less experienced drivers.
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How the air bag deactivation systemworks
The BabySmart™ system is standard
equipment in Canada.
WARNING
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than
children secured in the front-passenger ...
Attaching the roof carrier
Open covers 1 carefully in the direction of
the arrow.
Fold covers 1 upwards.
Only secure the roof carrier to the
anchorage points under covers 1.
Observe the manufacturer's installation ...
Setting the ambient light
You can make the following settings:
• SOLAR (yellow interior lighting)
• NEUTRAL (white interior lighting)
• POLAR (blue interior lighting)
• Brightness of the interior lighting on a scal ...
