Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 107

After fording
X
Pull clamp : upwards.
X
Remove rubber plug ;.
The water runs out of the drain holes.
X
Wipe up any remaining water with a cloth.
X
Press rubber plug ; back into the drain
hole.
X
Fold down clamp : and press it down.
When fording, waves can form which may
result in water entering the footwells. You can
drain off the water by opening drain holes in
the footwells.
Winter driving
General notes
G
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate
ventilation is not possible, poisonous gases
such as carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle. This is the case, e.g. if the vehicle
becomes trapped in snow. There is a risk of
fatal injury.
If you leave the engine or the auxiliary heating
running, make sure the exhaust pipe and area
around the vehicle are clear of snow. To
ensure an adequate supply of fresh air, open
a window on the side of the vehicle that is not
facing into the wind.
G
WARNING
If you have fitted snow chains to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tyres.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
never fit snow chains on the front wheels
R
fit snow chains to the rear wheels in pairs.
R
At the onset of winter, have your vehicle win-
terproofed at a qualified specialist workshop.
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
section ( Y page 176).
Driving with summer tyres
Observe the notes in the "Winter operation"
Y
section ( page 176).
Slippery road surfaces
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
This increases the risk of skidding and having
an accident.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
You should drive particularly carefully on slip-
pery road surfaces. Avoid sudden accelera-
tion, steering and braking manoeuvres.
If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be
stopped when moving at low speed:
X
Move the transmission to position N.
X
Try to bring the vehicle under control by
using corrective steering.
i For more information on driving with
snow chains, see ( Y
Driving tips
page 176).
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