Mercedes-Benz 2002 M-Class Operator's Manual page 206

Checklist before off-road driving
• Tires: Check the tread depth and maintain specified
tire pressure (see tire pressure label inside the fuel
filler flap). Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects. The valve caps must be
mounted.
• Rims: Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure
loss and damage the tire beads. For this reason,
check and, if neccesary, change rims before driving
off-road.
• Vehicle tool kit: Check if the vehicle jack is
functional. In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a
strong tow rope, a shovel and a small plank (to put
under the vehicle jack on sandy soil) with you.
Driving instructions
Instruments
Operation
and controls
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Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Driving in steep terrain
1
Slope angle:
26 ° (ML 320 and ML 500)
1
21 ° (ML 55 AMG)
26 ° (ML 320 and ML 500)
2
23 ° (ML 55 AMG)
Switch to LOW RANGE mode before starting to drive up
or down steep inclines, see page 227.
Maximum vehicle climbing ability is a 60% grade.
Practical hints Car care
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Technical
Index
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