Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe 2023 Operator's Manual page 163

Select the F ( page 168) drive program
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before driving off-road.
Select a vehicle level suitable for off-road ter-
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rain ( page 226). To avoid damaging the
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vehicle, make sure there is always sufficient
ground clearance.
Always keep the engine running and the vehi-
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cle in gear when driving on inclines and
slopes. Observe the notes on driving in moun-
tainous terrain.
Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
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easily visible and stay on marked paths.
Always keep the doors and windows closed
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while the vehicle is in motion.
Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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and cruise control.
Adapt your driving style to the terrain.
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Do not use the HOLD function on steep down-
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hill or uphill gradients with slippery or loose
surfaces.
Driving on sand
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
Select the F drive program.
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Select a higher vehicle level.
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Shift to a lower gear.
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Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
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ance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-
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ble. Make sure that the following prerequisites
are met:
the tire ruts are not too deep.
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the sand is firm enough.
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there is sufficient ground clearance.
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Fording
Also observe the following information when ford-
ing:
Vehicles with AIRMATIC: select the highest
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possible vehicle level ( page 226).
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Vehicles with E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL:
select the highest possible vehicle level
( page 233).
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Drive no faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Observe the maximum permissible fording
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depth ( page 398).
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Switch off automatic climate control
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( page 145).
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Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
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drive.
Do not stop in the water and do not switch off
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the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop func-
tion is switched off ( page 163).
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Driving in mountainous terrain
Also observe the following information when driv-
ing in mountainous terrain:
Observe the values of the approach/depar-
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ture angle and the maximum gradient-climbing
ability ( page 398).
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Use the braking power of the engine when
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driving downhill.
Shift to a lower gear on uphill gradients and on
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long, steep downhill gradients.