Driving Over Obstacles; Traveling Uphill - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Driving over obstacles

! Obstacles could damage the floor of the
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance from the
vehicle when doing so in order to avoid
injury as a result of unexpected vehicle
movements. After driving off-road or over
obstacles, check the vehicle for possible
damage, especially to the underbody and
the components of the chassis.
! Drive with particular care when driving
over an obstacle while driving up or down
a steep slope.
The vehicle could otherwise tilt and slide
sideways or tip over.
Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other
obstacles:
Observe the safety notes (
R
the general notes (
Y
driving.
Shift the transfer case to LOW
R
RANGE( page 194).
Y
Avoid high engine speeds.
R
Restrict the shift range to 1(
R
Make sure that you have enough ground
R
clearance before driving across an
obstacle.
Drive very slowly.
R
Try to drive straight over the center of
R
obstacles: front wheel first, then rear
wheel.
page 164) and
Y
page 164) on off-road
page 150).
Y

Traveling uphill

Approach/departure angle
G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
i
Always observe the approach/departure
angle values ( page 351).
Y
Observe the safety notes (
R
the general notes (
driving.
Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines
R
or gradients, but instead follow the direct
line of fall. Note that the climbing ability of
your vehicle depends on the terrain
conditions.
Before driving on extreme uphill and
R
downhill gradients, shift the transfer case
to LOW RANGE(
Y
Engage the differential locks, if necessary
R
( page 196).
Y
Drive slowly.
R
Accelerate gently and make sure that the
R
wheels are gripping.
Avoid high engine speeds, except when
R
driving on sandy and muddy routes with
high driving resistance.
Driving tips
page 164) and
Y
page 164) on off-road
Y
page 194).
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