Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 158

Driving tips
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In order to prevent corrosion and a reduction
in the braking power of the parking brake,
observe the following:
pull the parking brake upwards with the
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release button depressed from time to time
before beginning the journey (
drive for approximately 110 yds (100 m) at
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a maximum speed of 12 mph (20 km/h)
Driving on wet roads
Hydroplaning
If water has accumulated to a certain depth
on the road surface, there is a danger of
hydroplaning occurring, even if:
you drive at low speeds.
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the tires have adequate tread depth.
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For this reason, in the event of heavy rain or in
conditions in which hydroplaning may occur,
you must drive in the following manner:
lower your speed.
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avoid ruts.
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brake carefully.
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Driving on flooded roads
! Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine compartment.
This can damage the electronic compo-
nents in the engine or the automatic trans-
mission. Water can also be drawn in by the
engine's air suction nozzles and this can
cause engine damage.
If you have to drive on stretches of road on
which water has collected, please bear in
mind that:
the maximum permissible still water depth
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depends on the vehicle equipment
you should drive no faster than at a walking
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pace
Off-road fording
! Under no circumstances should you
accelerate before entering the water. The
bow wave could cause water to enter and
damage the engine and other assemblies.
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! Do not open any of the vehicle's doors
while fording. Otherwise, water could get
into the vehicle interior and damage the
vehicle's electronics and interior equip-
ment.
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You may only drive through fresh water.
Observe the safety notes (
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the general notes (
driving.
Establish how deep the water is and the
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characteristics of the body of water before
fording.
Switch off the air-conditioning system.
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Shift the transfer case to LOW RANGE
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( page 186).
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Engage the differential locks, if necessary
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( page 189).
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Restrict the shift range to 1 or 2
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( page 145).
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Enter and exit the water at a flat place and
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at a steady walking pace.
Drive slowly and at an even speed through
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the water.
Do not stop and do not switch off the
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engine.
Water offers a high degree of resistance,
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and the ground is slippery and in some
cases unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and
dangerous to pull away in the water.
Ensure that a bow wave does not form as
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you drive.
Clean any mud from the tire tread after
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fording.
Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
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Always observe the fording depth values
( page 345).
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page 158) and
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page 158) on off-road
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