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144 Driving and parking
at a qualified specialist workshop. Adapt your driv-
ing style to the changed braking characteristics.
* NOTE 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 off-road driving.
Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the road
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surface conditions.
If there is damage, consult a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE 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-list before driving off-road
Check the following points before driving off-road:
Fuel level
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Engine oil level: fill engine oil to the maximum
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level to ensure full gradeability (
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fill level of at least 10 litres
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Tyre-change tool kit and spare wheel
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Tyres and wheels
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Further information about special all-terrain
tyres for retrofitting can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Off-road driving
Read this section before driving your vehicle off-
road. Practise by driving over gentler off-road ter-
rain first.
Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
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(
page 175).
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Before driving off-road, shift the transfer case
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to the LOW RANGE off-road gear
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page 157).
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Engage the differential locks if necessary
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(
page 159).
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In LOW RANGE off-road gear, or with the differen-
page 364)
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tial locks engaged, the vehicle switches to the
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page 151) off-road driving mode.
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In LOW RANGE off-road gear, you can shift from
h to k and from i to k without having to
depress the brake pedal. This can help you for
example, when rocking your vehicle out of a rut
("rocking free").
Always keep the engine running and in gear
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when driving on downhill gradients and slopes.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous
terrain.
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