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Remove trapped plants or other amma-
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ble material, in particular.
If there is damage, consult a quali ed
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specialist workshop immediately.
When driving o -road, sand, mud and water or
water mixed with oil may get into the brakes. This
may lead to a reduction in braking e ect or total
brake failure as a result of increased wear. The
braking characteristics will vary depending on the
material that has entered the system. Clean the
brakes a er driving o -road. If you then notice
reduced braking e ect or hear scraping noises,
have the brake system checked at a quali ed spe-
cialist workshop. Adapt your driving style to the
changed braking characteristics.
* N N O O TE TE Damage caused by driving over
obstacles
The vehicle can be damaged by:
driving onto high kerbs or unpaved roads.
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quickly driving over obstacles such as
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kerbs, speed bumps or potholes.
heavy objects hitting the underbody or
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chassis components.
Do not drive over obstacles that could
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damage the vehicle.
Check the vehicle regularly for damage
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during o -road driving.
Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the road
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surface conditions.
If there is damage, consult a quali ed
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specialist workshop immediately.
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ENVIRONMENT
ENVIR
ONMENTAL NO
AL NOTE TE Environmental
damage due to non-observance of prohibi-
tion signs
Environmental protection has priority. Treat
nature with respect.
Be sure to observe prohibition signs.
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Check the following points before driving o -road:
Fuel level
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Engine oil level: ll engine oil to the maximum
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level to ensure full gradeability (
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ll level of at least 10 litres
Tyre-change tool kit and spare wheel
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Tyres and wheels
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O -road
O -r
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Read this section before driving your vehicle o -
road. Practise by driving over more gentle o -road
terrain rst.
Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
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page 174).
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Before driving o -road, shi the transfer case
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to the L L O O W RAN
W RANGE
GE o -road gear
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page 156).
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Engage the di erential locks if necessary
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page 158).
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In L L O O W RAN
W RANGE
GE o -road gear, or with the di eren-
tial locks engaged, the vehicle switches to the
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page 150) o -road drive program.
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In L L O O W RAN
W RANGE
GE o -road gear, you can shi from
h to k and from i to k without having to
depress the brake pedal. This can help you, for
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