Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 141

138 Driving and parking
Observe the following if you must drive through
water:
Observe the maximum permissible fording
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depth ( page 415).
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Drive at walking pace at most, otherwise
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water can enter the vehicle interior or engine
compartment.
Vehicles travelling in front, or oncoming vehi‐
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cles, can create waves which may exceed the
maximum permissible depth of the water.
The braking effect of the brakes is reduced after
fording. Brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until braking power has
been fully restored.
Notes on off-road driving
& WARNING Risk of accident if you do not
keep to line of fall on inclines
If you drive at an angle or turn on an incline,
the vehicle could slip sideways, tip and roll‐
over.
Always drive on inclines in the line of
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fall (straight up or down) and do not
turn.
& WARNING Risk of fire due to flammable
materials on hot parts of the exhaust
system
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system.
When driving on unpaved roads or off-
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road, regularly check the vehicle under‐
side.
Remove trapped plants or other flam‐
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mable material, in particular.
If there is damage, consult a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
When driving off-road, sand, mud and water or
water mixed with oil may get into the brakes.
This may lead to a reduction in braking effect or
total brake failure as a result of increased wear.
The braking characteristics will vary depending
on the material that has entered the system.
Clean the brakes after driving off-road. If you
then notice reduced braking effect or hear
scraping noises, have the brake system checked
at a qualified specialist workshop. Adapt your
driving style to the changed braking characteris‐
tics.
* NOTE Damage caused by driving over
obstacles
The vehicle can be damaged by:
driving up onto high kerbs or unpaved
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roads.
quickly driving over obstacles such as
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kerbs, speed bumps or potholes.
heavy objects hitting the underbody or
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chassis components.
Do not drive over obstacles that could
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damage the vehicle.
Check the vehicle regularly for damage
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during off-road driving.
Adjust the vehicle speed to suit the
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road surface conditions.