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Operation
Driving instructions
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:
Off-road – ABS ( page 104)
®
Off-road – ESP
( page 108)
Off-road – 4-ETS ( page 110)
Hill start assist system ( page 199)
LOW RANGE mode* ( page 203)
Differential locks* ( page 206)
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
( page 275)
Off-road driving program (Vehicles
without enhanced off-road package*)
( page 279)
Air suspension ( page 280)
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Off-road driving rules
Engage the off-road driving program
( page 279) or LOW RANGE mode*
( page 203) before driving under
off-road conditions.
If necessary, activate differential
locks* ( page 206).
Make sure you select a vehicle level
( page 281) appropriate to the topo-
graphical conditions. Always make
sure the vehicle has enough ground
clearance.
Fasten items being carried as securely
as possible ( page 297).
Always navigate gradients with the en-
gine on and with the transmission en-
gaged in a gear. Switch on the DSR
( page 276) to help maintain a preset
speed.
!
Observe the following during off-road
driving:
Keep doors, tailgate, windows, and
tilt/sliding sunroof* closed whenever driving
off-road.
Adjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain.
The more uneven, rutty and steeper the ter-
rain, the lower the speed should be. Drive
through water slowly at an even speed,
avoiding a bow wave.
Be especially careful when driving in un-
known territory. It may be necessary to get
out of the vehicle and scout the path you in-
tend to take.
Watch out for obstacles, such as rocks,
holes, tree stumps and ruts.
Before driving through water, determine its
depth.
Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water,
and do not shut off the engine.
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