Returning; Ruts - Mercedes-Benz 2009 G-Class Operator's Manual

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likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the
ground.
Drive in tracks of other vehicles if they are
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not too deep and you have sufficient
clearance.

Ruts

A number of off-road tracks or other byways
have deep ruts which can cause the
underbody to come in contact with the
ground.
! Check that the ruts are not too deep and
your vehicle's clearance is sufficient.
Otherwise:
your vehicle may be damaged
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the underbody of the vehicle may come
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in contact with the ground and you may
get stuck
Avoid high engine speeds.
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Comply with the warnings (
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rules for off-road driving (
Shift automatic transmission into gear
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range 1 ( Y page 89).
Drive next to the ruts rather than through
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them if at all possible.
If the ruts are too deep to drive in, drive with
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one side of the vehicle on the grassy center
strip if the route permits.
Returning from off-road driving
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Warning!
Never drive on pavement with activated
differential locks. Engaged front axle
differential locks limits ability to move around
curves.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible
damage to your vehicle has occurred, you
should turn on the hazard warning flashers,
carefully slow down, and drive with caution to
an area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody
for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires
appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
tire dealer for repairs.
Off-road driving increases strain on the
vehicle.
We recommend that you inspect the vehicle
for possible damage after each off-road trip.
Recognizing any damage and a subsequent
timely repair reduces the chance of a possible
breakdown or accident later on.
Proceed as follows:
Switch the transfer case to position HIGH
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Switch differential locks off (
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Clean all exterior lamps and check for
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possible damage.
Clean the front and rear license plate.
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Remove excessive dirt from tires, wheels,
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Y page 179) and
wheel housings, and underbody.
Y page 180).
For instance, after driving in mud, clean the
radiator, chassis, engine, brakes, and
wheels from extreme dirt using a strong jet
of water.
Check tires for possible damage.
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Inspect vehicle underbody, oil pan, brake
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hoses, etc., as well as vehicle underbody
for possible damage.
Check for brush or branches caught in the
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underbody.
! Brush or branches could increase the
possibility of a fire, as well as cut fuel and/
or brake lines, puncture rubber bellows of
the axles or drive shafts.
After continued operation in mud, sand,
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water or other dirty conditions clean the
brake discs, wheels, brake pads and check
and clean axle joints.
Conduct a brake test.
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