Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020 Operating Instructions Manual page 125

Driving on sand
Loose sand is a particularly treacherous sur-
face for off-road driving.
X
Maintain momentum on sand to overcome
rolling resistance and prevent the vehicle
getting bogged down.
X
Drive in the tyre tracks of vehicles ahead.
X
Pay attention to the vehicle's ground clear-
ance in the case of deep tyre ruts.
Checklist after driving off-road
Parts of plants or branches which have
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become trapped may damage the following
components:
fuel lines
R
brake lines
R
axle joints
R
drive shafts
R
X
Y
Switch on ABS ( page 106).
X
Disengage differential locks (
X
Shift the transfer case to on-road position
Y
( page 113).
X
Test the brakes.
X
Check the headlamps and tail lamps for
damage.
X
Inspect the tyres for damage.
X
Replace dented or damaged disc wheels.
X
Replace missing valve caps.
X
Check and adjust the tyre pressure
Y
( page 198).
X
Check whether parts of plants or branches
have become trapped.
X
Check the entire vehicle underside, brakes,
steering, chassis and exhaust system for
damage.
X
Check the engine oil level (
X
Fold the folding underride guard to the road
Y
position ( page 119).
X
Observe the notes on cleaning after driving
off-road or on construction sites.
X
Fold down the mud flaps.
Checklist after fording
Steering spindle (example: left-hand-drive vehi-
cle)
X
Y
page 111).
X
X
X
Cleaning after driving off-road or on
construction sites
!
Y
page 164).
Clean the following vehicle parts after driving
off-road or on construction sites:
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Y
Open the bonnet ( page 156).
If steering spindle : is wet after fording,
lubricate it (MB approval 269.2).
Clean the alternators. Do not use a high-
pressure cleaner.
Y
Close the bonnet ( page 156).
Only direct the compressed-air, steam or
water jet towards the radiator surface in a
vertical direction. Ensure that the radiator
fins are not damaged. Remove any dirt from
the radiator fins. Damaged or dirty radiator
fins can cause the engine to overheat. If
there is a loss of coolant or damage to the
cooling and heating system, have it checked
at a qualified specialist workshop.
lighting system
side windows and windscreen
exterior mirrors
steps
door sills
grab handles
wheels and tyres
wheel housing and mudguard
Driving tips
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