Get Seats and stowing -> Stowage areas Guide for Mercedes G Class SUV Fourth Generation (2019-2024)

WARNING Danger of entrapment when

memory function is activated by children

When children activate the memory function,

they can get trapped, especially if they are

unsupervised.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the

key with you and lock the vehicle.

You can use the memory function when the vehi-

cle is switched o.

Seat adjustments for up to three people can be

stored and called up using the memory function.

You can save settings for the following systems:

Seat, backrest and head restraint

Steering wheel

Outside mirrors

Operating the memory function

Storing

Set the desired position for all systems.

Press memory button V together with one

of preset position buttons 4, T or

An acoustic signal sounds. The settings are

stored.

To call up: press and hold preset position but-

ton 4, T or U until all the systems

are in the stored position.

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Notes on loading the vehicle

DANGER Risk of poisoning from exhaust

gases

Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust

gases, such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust

gases can enter the vehicle interior if the rear-

end door is open when the engine is running,

especially if the vehicle is in motion.

Always switch o the engine before

opening the rear-end door.

Never drive with the rear-end door open.

WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured suciently, they could slip, tip

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over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-

cle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

WARNING Risk of injury due to objects

being stowed incorrectly

If objects in the vehicle interior are stowed

incorrectly, they can slide or be thrown around

and hit vehicle occupants. In addition, cup

holders, open storage spaces and mobile

phone brackets cannot always retain all

objects they contain.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around in such

situations.

Always make sure that objects do not

protrude from storage spaces, parcel

nets or storage nets.

Close the lockable storage spaces before

starting a journey.

Always stow and secure heavy, hard,

pointed, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky

objects in the trunk.

WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe

and tailpipe trims

The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can

become very hot. If you come into contact

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn

yourself.

Always be particularly careful around the

tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-

vise children especially closely in this

area.

Allow vehicle parts to cool down before

touching them.

Driving, braking and steering characteristics

change depending on:

type of load

weight

the center of gravity of the load

The gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the vehicle

weight including fuel, vehicle tool kit, spare wheel,

accessories installed, vehicle occupants, luggage

and load.

Do not exceed the maximum permissible payload

weight or permissible gross mass (GVWR) for your

vehicle. The maximum permissible payload weight

and GVWR are given on the vehicle identication

plate found on the driver's door B-pillar.

Furthermore, the load must be distributed in such

a way that the weight on each axle never exceeds

the maximum gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for

the front and rear axles. The relevant GVWR and

GAWR information can be found on the vehicle

identication plate on the driver's side B-pillar.

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Bear the following in mind when loading and

transporting loads:

Do not exceed the permissible total mass or

the gross axle weight rating of the vehicle

(including load and occupants). The values are

specied on the vehicle identication plate on

the vehicle's B-pillar.

Position heavy loads as far forwards as possi-

ble and as low down in the cargo compart-

ment as possible.

If possible, always transport loads in the cargo

compartment. Only use the cargo compart-

ment enlargement if the load does not t in

the cargo compartment.

Always place the load against the backrests of

the front seats or rear seats.

Secure the load using the cargo tie-down rings

and distribute the load evenly.

Use cargo tie-down rings and fastening com-

ponents that are suitable for the weight and

size of the load.

If the rear bench seat is not occupied:

Insert the seat belts into seat belt buckles of

the opposite seat belt in a diagonal pattern.

Secure the load with suciently tear-resistant

and wear-resistant tie-downs.

Pad sharp edges for protection.

Stowage spaces in the vehicle interior

▌Overview of the front stowage compartments

Stowage spaces in the doors

Stowage and telephone compartment in the

armrest with multimedia and USB ports as

well as stowage space, e.g. for an MP3 player

Stowage compartment in the front center

console

Glove box

▌Locking/unlocking the glove box

Turn the emergency key a quarter turn clock-

wise 2 (to lock) or counter-clockwise 1 (to

unlock).

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Opening the through-loading feature in the rear

passenger compartment

WARNING Risk of injury from unsecured

items in the vehicle

If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or

not secured suciently, they could slip, tip

over or be thrown around and thereby hit vehi-

cle occupants.

There is a risk of injury, particularly in the

event of sudden braking or a sudden change

in direction.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Before the journey, secure objects, lug-

gage or loads against slipping or tipping

over.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle.

Through-loading feature without cargo compart-

ment cover

Fold down the rear armrest.

Pull the center head restraint of the rear

bench seat fully upwards.

Slide release catch 1 to the le.

Swivel ap 2 to the le until it comes to rest

on the rear side of the rear bench seat.

Push cover 3 forwards until it comes to rest

on the rear armrest.

Through-loading feature with cargo compartment

cover

Fold the seat backrest forwards

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Slide release catch 1 to the le.

Swivel ap 2 to the le until it comes to rest

on the rear side of the rear bench seat.

Fold the seat backrest backwards and fold the

rear armrest down.

Fold cover 3 forwards until it comes to rest

on the rear armrest.

Pull the center head restraint of the rear

bench seat fully upwards.

Folding the rear bench seat forwards

WARNING Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-

rest may fold forwards, even when you are

driving.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pushed into the seat belt with increased

force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-

tect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the

seat backrest.

Make sure that the rear bench seat, the

rear seat and the seat backrest are

engaged before every trip.

NOTE Damage to the seat backrests

The seat backrests may be damaged when the

rear bench seat is folded forwards.

Fold the rear bench seat's cushion

upwards before the rear seat backrest is

folded forwards.

The le and right seat backrests can be folded

forwards separately.

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Fully insert the seat backrest head restraints

(/ page 84).

Fold the seat cushion upwards using loop 1.

Pull release handle 2 upwards until the seat

backrest is completely unlocked.

Fold the seat backrest forwards.

Folding back the rear bench seat

NOTE Damage caused by trapping the

seat belt when folding back the seat back-

rest

The seat belt could become trapped and thus

damaged when the seat backrest is folded

back.

Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-

ped when folding back the seat backrest.

Tilt seat backrest 1 back until it engages.

Tilt seat cushion 2 back.

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Rear seat backrests

▌Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backrests

WARNING Risk of accident if the rear

bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest

are not engaged

The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-

rest may fold forwards, even when you are

driving.

As a result, the vehicle occupant will be

pushed into the seat belt with increased

force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-

tect as intended and could cause addi-

tional injury.

Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo

compartment will not be restrained by the

seat backrest.

Make sure that the rear bench seat, the

rear seat and the seat backrest are

engaged before every trip.

You can adjust the angle of the rear seat backr-

ests. There are several possible detent positions.

Pull the le or right release lever 1 in the

direction of the arrow and hold it in position.

Move the seat backrest 2 to the desired

angle.

Let go of the release lever 1.

Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged.

Cargo compartment cover

▌Extending/retracting the cargo compartment

cover

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

poorly secured objects

The cargo compartment cover alone cannot

secure or restrain heavy objects, items of lug-

gage or heavy loads.

You could be hit by an unsecured load, partic-

ularly in the event of abrupt changes in direc-

tion, sudden braking or an accident.

Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Secure objects, luggage or loads against

slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using tie

downs, even if you are using the cargo

compartment cover.

NOTE Damage to the cargo compartment

cover when loading the vehicle

The cargo compartment cover may be dam-

aged when the vehicle is being loaded.

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Do not place any objects above the

lower edge of the side windows or on the

cargo compartment cover.

The cargo compartment cover is attached behind

the seat backrest of the rear bench seat.

To extend: pull cargo compartment cover 1

back by grab handle 2 until it engages.

To retract: push the rear edge of cargo com-

partment cover

1 downwards.

Cargo compartment cover

1 will automati-

cally move forwards.

For easier loading, the cargo compartment cover

can be folded upwards.

▌Installing and removing the cargo compartment

cover

Requirements

The cargo compartment cover is retracted.

Removing the cargo compartment cover

Press in the end cap of cargo compartment

cover

1 on the right- or le-hand side.

Push cargo compartment cover 1 into

recess

2 on the opposite side.

Take cargo compartment cover 1 out by pull-

ing it upwards.

Installing the cargo compartment cover

Place cargo compartment cover 1 in recess

2 on the le- or right-hand side.

Press in the end cap of cargo compartment

cover 1 on the opposite side and insert

cargo compartment cover

1 into other

recess

Slide the end cap outwards.

Attaching/removing the partitioning net

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to

poorly secured objects

The partitioning net alone cannot secure or

restrain heavy objects, items of luggage or

heavy loads.

You could be hit by an unsecured load, partic-

ularly in the event of abrupt changes in direc-

tion, sudden braking or an accident.

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Always stow objects in such a way that

they cannot be thrown around.

Secure objects, luggage or loads against

slipping or tipping over, e.g. by using tie

downs, even if you are using the parti-

tioning net.

For safety reasons, always use a partitioning net

when transporting a load.

Damaged partitioning nets can no longer fulll

their protective functions. Replace damaged parti-

tioning nets. Visit a qualied specialist workshop.

Attaching

Partitioning net without cargo compartment enlarge-

ment

Partitioning net with cargo compartment enlarge-

ment

Extend and unfold the partitioning net.

The joints on the top and bottom guide rods

will audibly engage.

Attach guide rod 1 to holders 2 on the

headliner.

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Engage hooks 3 in tie-down eyes 4 on the

le and right.

Pull on the loose ends of the lashing straps

until the partitioning net is tight.

Aer driving a short distance, check the ten-

sion of the partitioning net and re-tension it if

necessary.

Removing

Pull belt clamp 5 upwards until the lashing

straps are loose.

Remove hooks 3 from tie-down eyes 4 on

the le and right.

Remove guide rod 1 from holders 2.

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Press the red button on the top and bottom

guide rods.

Collapse and roll up the partition net.

Overview of the tie-down eyes

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 90).

Tie-down eyes for securing loads

Overview of bag hooks

WARNING Risk of injury when using bag

hooks with heavy objects

The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects

or items of luggage.

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Objects or items of luggage may be ung

around and hit vehicle occupants.

Only hang light objects on the bag

hooks.

Never hang hard, sharp-edged or fragile

objects on the bag hooks.

Observe the notes on loading the vehicle

(/ page 90).

Subject the bag hooks to a maximum load of

6.6 lbs (3 kg) and do not attach any goods to

them.

Bag hook

Attaching a roof luggage rack

WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

The vehicle center of gravity and the usual

driving characteristics as well as the steering

and braking characteristics alter.

If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-

ing characteristics, as well as steering and

braking, will be greatly impaired.

Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

WARNING Risk of injury if unsuitable

climbing aids are used

If you use openings in the vehicle's body work

or detachable parts as steps, you could:

Slip and/or fall.

Damage the vehicle and thus slip and fall.

Always use anti-slip, stable climbing aids,

e.g. a suitable ladder.

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NOTE Damage to the wheel arch ares

and bumpers if used as a step

The wheel arch ares and bumpers can be

damaged or become detached from the vehi-

cle if you use them as a step.

Only use the two steps indicated on the

rear bumper.

NOTE Vehicle damage due to non-

approved roof racks

The vehicle could be damaged by roof racks

that have not been tested and approved by

Mercedes-Benz.

Only use roof racks approved for

Mercedes-Benz.

Depending on the vehicle equipment,

ensure that the sliding sunroof can be

fully raised when the roof rack is instal-

led.

Position the load on the roof rack in such

a way that the vehicle will not sustain

damage even when it is in motion.

NOTE Maximum permissible roof load

The weight of the roof luggage, including the

roof rack, must not exceed the maximum per-

missible roof load.

The maximum roof load is 330.7 lb (150 kg)

with at least three pairs of supporting feet.

This information applies if the load is distrib-

uted evenly across the entire roof area. The

maximum load per pair of supporting roof rack

feet is 110.2 lbs (50 kg).

If the vehicle is at a standstill and at least three

pairs of supporting feet are being used, you may

exceed the maximum permissible roof load of

330.7 lb (150 kg) by a maximum of 330.7 lb

(150 kg). You can use this if you are using a roof

tent, for example. It is absolutely essential to

comply with the installation instructions of the

roof rack manufacturer.

NOTE Damage to the covers

The covers may be damaged and scratched

when being opened.

Use the attached disassembly tool in the

vehicle tool bag.

Do not use metallic or hard objects.

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Do not install the covers until the roof

rack has been removed.

Bear in mind the following related topic:

Vehicle tool kit overview (/ page 369)

An incorrectly attached roof rack or an incorrect

roof load can become detached from the vehicle.

It is absolutely essential to comply with the instal-

lation instructions of the roof rack manufacturer.

Carefully remove covers 1 in the direction of

the arrow with the disassembly tool.

Attach the roof rack at securing points 2.

Comply with the installation instructions of the

roof rack manufacturer.

Secure the load on the roof luggage rack.

Roof luggage rack with ladder

Have all maintenance work as well as assembly

and disassembly of the roof luggage rack with lad-

der performed only in a qualied workshop.

WARNING Risk of accident due to exceed-

ing the maximum roof load

The vehicle center of gravity and the usual

driving characteristics as well as the steering

and braking characteristics alter.

If you exceed the maximum roof load, the driv-

ing characteristics, as well as steering and

braking, will be greatly impaired.

Never exceed the maximum roof load

and adjust your driving style.

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due

to children le unattended in the vehicle

If you leave children unattended near the vehi-

cle, they may climb the ladder and fall.

Never leave children unattended by the vehi-

cle.

WARNING Risk of falling and injury when

loading and unloading the roof luggage

rack

The ladder at the rear of the vehicle does not

have a climbing aid and the roof luggage rack

does not have any protection against falling.

In particular, dirt, rain, ice or snow can reduce

the safety of your footing.

There is a risk of falling and injury.

Always climb ladders and roof luggage racks

carefully and only when wearing sturdy foot-

wear.

NOTE Maximum permissible load of the

ladder

The maximum permissible load of the ladder is

220.5 lb (100 kg).

Do not exceed this load capacity.

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NOTE Maximum permissible roof load

The weight of luggage on the roof including

the roof luggage rack must not exceed the

maximum permissible roof load.

The maximum roof load is 330.7 lb (150 kg).

The roof luggage rack weighs 132.3 lb (60 kg).

This information applies if the load is distrib-

uted evenly across the entire roof area.

When the vehicle is stationary, the permissible

roof load of 330.7 lb (150 kg) may be exceeded

by a maximum of 330.7 lb (150 kg). You can use

this if you are using a roof tent, for example.

Observe the maximum load capacity of the ladder.

Roof luggage rack

Ladder

When loading and unloading the roof luggage

rack, you can use ladder

2 and walk on roof lug-

gage rack

Maximum load of the roof area

264.6 lbs (120 kg) per frame point

110 lbs (50 kg) per plate

55 lbs (25 kg) per plate

Ensure that the load has been distributed evenly

and that it has been properly attached, e.g. with

tension belts. Be careful not to exceed the maxi-

mum load of each plate.

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