Mercedes-Benz GL450 Operator's Manual page 359

Operation
Driving instructions
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The special Off-road – ABS ( page 99) set-
ting allows for precise and brief (cyclical) block-
ing of the front wheels, permitting them to dig
into loose ground.
Remember that, when stopped, the front wheels
slide across a surface and thus lose their ability
to steer the vehicle.
Driving through water
1 Fording depth
358
1
Vehicles with air
suspension
package
Raised level 20.00 in (50 cm)
1
Vehicles with
enhanced off-road
package*
Off-road 3 level 23.60 in (60 cm)
Off-road 2 level 20.00 in (50 cm)
Off-road 1 level 20.00 in (50 cm)
Before driving through water, deter-
mine its depth.
!
The water depth must not exceed the
respective value listed in the table. The ground
under the water might not be firm which could
result the water being deeper than expected
when driving the vehicle through it. Please note
that the water level is correspondingly lower for
flowing water.
Select the highest vehicle level
possible ( page 277).
Switch to off-road driving program
( page 275) or LOW RANGE mode*
( page 199) before driving through
water.
Shift automatic transmission to
position 1 or 2 ( page 196).
Avoid high engine speeds.
Enter and leave the water only at a
shallow spot, driving at walking speed.
!
Never accelerate before driving into the
water. The bow wave could force water into the
engine and auxiliary equipment, thus damaging
them.
Drive through the water slowly and at a
constant speed.