Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2023 Operator's Manual page 140

138 Driving and parking
ë Desert
Optimized performance on sand
R
Improved traction
R
Not suitable for public roads
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Depending on the situation, cylinders can be
briefly switched off in drive programs ;
and A.
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The ESP settings in drive programs ;
and A are designed for stability. Therefore,
choose one of these drive programs espe-
cially when transporting roof loads, in trailer
operation and when the vehicle is fully loaded
or fully occupied.
Drive program A is automatically active after
starting the vehicle.
Depending on the drive program selected, the fol-
lowing vehicle characteristics will change:
Drive
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Engine and transmission management
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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ECO start/stop function
R
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ESP
R
Steering
R
Vehicles with adjustable damping: Suspension
R
Properties of the Desert drive program:
& WARNING Risk of an accident in the Des-
ert drive program due to limited ESP
function
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Not all functions of ESP are available in the
Desert drive program. The wheels may lock
when braking and the braking distance increa-
ses.
Do not use the Desert drive program when
driving on public roads, only when driving on
sand.
Restricted road suitability
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ESP and ABS specially adapted for sand
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Vehicle stabilization deactivated
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The following driving and driving safety systems
are deactivated in the ë drive program:
Active Parking Assist
R
Drive Away Assist
R
Cross Traffic Alert
R
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
R
Active Lane Keeping Assist
R
Cruise control
R
Speed limiter
R
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Active Brake Assist
R
Attention Assist
R
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ESP trailer stabilization
R