Mercedes Gclass 2011 Owner's Manual

2011 G-Class

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Introducing the 2011 G-Class.

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Peerless. Fearless. Timeless.

A legend you can believe.

What drives us to create a vehicle with seemingly limitless aptitude and unwavering fortitude? The same

spirit of adventure that dared to put man in motion 125 years ago with a radical self- propelled invention

called a “Motorwagen,” more commonly known as the very first automobile. Ever since that day, the

engineers of Mercedes-Benz have repeatedly surpassed the boundaries and reimagined the possibilities

not just of their own vehicles, but for automobiles across the globe. More than 30 years ago, they set

out to develop a vehicle that offered unmatched capability along with unexpected civility. The result was

a vehicle so true to its objectives, so confident in its performance, and so comfortable in its mission that

it proved to be as endearing as it is enduring. And after three decades of production and technological

evolution, it remains undaunted, undiluted, and unceasingly contemporary. Beneath its iconic design, it

continues to combine king- of -the-hill competence with state - of -the-art innovation, in a vehicle that is

still lovingly crafted almost entirely by hand. The 2011 G- Class is living proof that how far you can go is

a direct reflection of where you come from. It’s a legend you can believe in, and live for yourself.

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G 550 shown on front cover with Iridium Silver metallic paint. G 55 AMG shown on back cover with Flint Grey metallic paint. G 550 shown above with Flint Grey metallic paint.

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G 550 shown with Palladium Silver metallic paint. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.

To appreciate its beauty, start on any surface. Of the earth.

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Always in style. Always in its element. The perpetual appeal of the G -Class comes not just from the honest, functional proportions of its design, but from the epic

proportions of the character within. Its capable, versatile 4- wheel drive system is both technologically advanced and a purist’s delight. On the road, its 4-wheel Electronic

Traction System (4-ETS) continually transmits the torque of its potent V- 8 to the wheels with the best grip — even if that’s only one wheel — to get you going on virtually

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any surface.

transmission3 teams with a 2-speed transfer case to provide the broadest span of gear ratios of any SUV. In a G-Class, the deeper you delve, the more beautiful it gets.

As you make your way off - road, three sequentially lockable differentials offer increasingly masterful capability.2 And in the G 550, a 7- speed automatic

Off- road prowess. Each of the three differentials can be

locked in sequence — center, rear, then front — via a set of
buttons on the dash. With more than eight inches of both
ground clearance and suspension travel, along with steep
angles of approach and departure, the G-Class can venture
where most other SUVs can only dream. It can even climb
or descend an 80% incline, and handle a 54% lateral slope.

On-road presence. The muscular growl of the 382- hp V- 8

in the G 550 comes from its ample 391 lb- ft of torque and a
true dual- sidepipe exhaust system. Chrome-tipped exhausts
on the G 55 AMG declare the dominance of its supercharged
500- hp V- 8. With gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs

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and rigid axles, every G -Class balances its extreme deftness
off- road with nimble dexterity around town and in corners.

Overall protection. From its Bi-Xenon headlamps with

washers to its advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System,
the G-Class looks out for its occupants. Four air bags offer
6- way protection, including window curtain air bags for
both rows of seats.5 Both the front and outboard rear seat
belts are equipped with Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), along with belt force limiters for the front seats.

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G 550 shown with Black leather interior and Burl Walnut wood trim. Please see endnotes at back of brochure.