Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 140

* NOTE Causing wear to the brake linings
by permanently depressing the brake
pedal
Do not permanently depress the brake
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pedal while driving.
To use braking effect of the engine,
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shift to a lower gear in good time.
* NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away
Do not warm up the engine while the
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vehicle is stationary. Pull away immedi‐
ately.
Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
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full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
* NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel
The engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the cata‐
lytic converter.
Only depress the accelerator pedal
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slightly.
Have the cause rectified immediately at
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a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on driving on salt-treated roads
The braking effect is limited on salt-treated
roads.
Therefore, observe the following notes:
due to salt build-up on the brake disks and
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brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
maintain a much greater safe distance to the
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vehicle in front
To remove salt build-up:
brake occasionally while paying attention to
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the traffic conditions
carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
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of the journey and when starting the next
journey
Driving and parking 137
Notes on aquaplaning
Aquaplaning can take place once a certain
amount of water has accumulated on the road
surface.
Observe the following notes during heavy precip‐
itation or in conditions in which aquaplaning may
occur:
reduce speed
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avoid tyre ruts
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avoid sudden steering movements
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brake carefully
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% Also observe the notes on regularly checking
wheels and tyres ( page 386).
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Notes on driving through water on the road
surface
Water which has entered into the vehicle can
damage the engine, electrics and transmission.
Water can also enter the air intake of the engine
and cause engine damage.