Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 137

134 Driving and parking
do not shift down a gear manually in order to
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brake.
avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
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full throttle.
do not depress the accelerator pedal past
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the pressure point (kickdown).
only increase the engine speed gradually and
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accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,500 km.
during trailer operation: do not attempt to
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climb mountains with a gradient greater than
7% and for further than 7 km.
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following running-in
notes:
in certain driving and driving safety systems,
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the sensors adjust automatically while a cer‐
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys‐
tem effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
brakepads, brake discs and tyres that are
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either new or have been replaced only ach‐
ieve optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometres of driving. Com‐
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Notes on optimised acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation con‐
ditions are fulfilled, the best possible accelera‐
tion can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use the optimised acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you
could lose control of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa‐
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tion on ESP ( page 170).
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Pulling away with optimised acceleration
& WARNING Risk of skidding and having
an accident from wheels spinning
When you use optimised acceleration, indi‐
vidual wheels could spin and you could lose
control of the vehicle.
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If ESP is deactivated, there is a risk of skid‐
ding and accident!
Make sure that no persons or obstacles
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are in the close vicinity of your vehicle.
Requirements:
The vehicle is run in ( page 133).
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the vehicle and tyres are in good condition.
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you are on a high-grip roadway.
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the engine and transmission are at normal
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operating temperature.