Mercedes-Benz GLE Owner's Manual page 188

Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
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easily visible and stay on marked routes.
Always keep the doors and windows closed
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while the vehicle is in motion.
Deactivate Active Distance Assist
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DISTRONIC, cruise control and the variable
limiter.
Adapt your driving style to the terrain.
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Do not use the HOLD function on steep
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downhill or uphill gradients with slippery or
loose surfaces.
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
Select the F drive program.
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Select a higher vehicle level.
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Shift to a lower gear.
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Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist‐
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ance, otherwise the vehicle may dig itself in.
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi‐
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ble. Make sure that the following prerequi‐
sites are met:
the tyre ruts are not too deep
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the sand is firm enough
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the ground clearance is sufficient
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Also observe the following information when
fording:
Drive at no more than 10 km/h.
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Observe the maximum permissible fording
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depth ( page 544).
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Switch off automatic climate control
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( page 166).
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Vehicles with stationary heater/ventila‐
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tion: switch the stationary heater/ventilation
off ( page 170).
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Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
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drive.
Do not stop in the water and do not switch
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off the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop
function is switched off (
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Also observe the following information when
driving in mountainous terrain:
Observe the values of the approach/depar‐
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ture angle and of the maximum gradient
( page 544).
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Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
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( page 214).
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Before driving in mountainous terrain, shift
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the transfer case to the LOW RANGE off-
road gear (
Avoid high engine speeds.
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Use the braking power of the engine when
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driving downhill.
Shift to a lower gear on uphill gradients and
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on long, steep downhill gradients.
Activate DSR before driving downhill, if nec‐
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essary (
Check that the service brake is working nor‐
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mally after a long downhill stretch.
Checklist after driving off-road
Off-road driving terrain places greater demands
on your vehicle than driving on normal roads.
page 187).
Check the entire vehicle for damage and foreign
bodies every time after driving off-road. Foreign
bodies in the wheels or drivetrain can lead to
imbalances and therefore vibrations.
Driving and parking 185
page 197).
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page 230).
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