Exterior
A strictly utilitarian appearance is softened somewhat by body-color bumpers, rub strips and rocker panels, as well as alloy wheels and a stainless steel spare-tire cover. As for dimensions, the G-Class is 4 inches longer than M-Class SUVs, which measure 180.6 inches overall.
Because this is a serious offroad vehicle, rigid front and rear axles are
installed with longitudinal and transverse links to coil springs. 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 the trouble spot. The vehicle also is equipped
with four-wheel electronic traction control to assist less experienced drivers.
See also:
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel/
collapsible spare wheel
Opening the stowage well
Sedan: the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
•► Lift the trunk floor upwards
Example: well insert
•► Release ...
Comprehensive restraint systems for even better occupant protection
The passive occupant protection systems, together with the "electronic
crumple zone" and intelligent body design which have already been described,
provide optimum protection potential, ...
Door control panel
1 Opens the door
2 Unlocks/locks the vehicle
3 Adjusts the exterior mirrors
4 Selects the exterior mirror,
electrically folds the exterior mirrors in/out
5 Opens/closes the side window ...