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When driving on unpaved roads or off-
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road, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
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mable material.
If there is damage, consult a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
When driving off-road or on unpaved surfaces,
check the vehicle underside, wheels and tires
regularly at regular intervals. In particular,
remove any trapped foreign bodies, e.g. stones
and branches.
Observe the following notes regarding foreign
bodies of this kind:
They may damage the suspension, the fuel
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tank or the brake system.
They may disturb the balance and cause
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vibrations.
They may be flung out from the vehicle when
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you continue driving.
If there is any damage, inform a qualified special‐
ist workshop.
When driving off-road on steep inclines, you must
make sure that the DEF tank is sufficiently filled.
Therefore, ensure a level of at least ten liters
before off-road driving.
When driving off-road and on construction sites,
sand, mud and water, also mixed with oil, can get
into the brakes. This may lead to a reduction in
braking effect or total brake failure, also as a
result of increased wear. The braking characteris‐
tics will vary depending on the material that has
got into the system. Clean the brakes after driv‐
ing off-road. If you then notice a reduced braking
effect or hear scraping noises, have the brake
system checked immediately at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop. Adjust your driving style to the
changed braking characteristics.
Driving off-road or on construction sites increa‐
ses the possibility of vehicle damage which may
in turn lead to the failure of certain major assem‐
blies and systems. Adapt your driving style to the
off-road driving conditions. Drive carefully. Have
any vehicle damage rectified at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
When driving on rough cross-country terrain, do
not shift the transmission into the neutral posi‐
tion and do not disengage the clutch. You could
lose control when attempting to brake the vehicle
with the service brake. If your vehicle cannot
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manage an uphill incline, drive back down in
reverse gear.
When loading your vehicle for off-road driving or
on a construction site, keep the vehicle's center
of gravity as low as possible.
Checklist before off-road driving
Check the fuel and DEF levels (
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and top up if necessary (
Engine: check the oil level and add oil if nec‐
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essary (
page 177). Before driving up or
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down extreme inclines or slopes, fill the oil to
the maximum level.
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If you drive up or down extreme inclines or
slopes, the 4 symbol may appear in the
multifunction display. The engine operating
safety is not put at risk if you have filled the
engine oil to the maximum level before the
journey.
Vehicle tool kit: check that the jack is work‐
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ing (
page 222).
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Make sure that a lug wrench (
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wooden underlay for the jack, a robust tow
rope, a folding spade and a wheel chock are
carried in the vehicle.
Tires and wheels: check the tire tread depth
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page 204) and the tire pressure
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page 211).
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Rules for off-road driving
Always be aware of the ground clearance of the
vehicle and avoid obstacles such as deep tire
ruts.
Obstacles can damage the following parts of the
vehicle, for example:
Suspension
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Drivetrain
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Fuel and supply tanks
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Therefore, always drive slowly when off-road. If
you must drive over obstacles, have the co-driver
instruct you.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you addi‐
tionally carry a shovel and a recovery rope
with a shackle in the vehicle.
Make sure that loads and items of luggage
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are securely stored or lashed down
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page 72).
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Before driving off-road, stop the vehicle and
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engage a low gear.
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page 125).
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