Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 142

If there is damage, consult a qualified
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specialist workshop immediately.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to non-observance of pro‐
hibition signs
Environmental protection has priority. Treat
nature with respect.
Be sure to observe prohibition signs.
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Checklist before driving off-road
Check the following points before driving off-
road:
Fuel level
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Engine oil level: fill engine oil to the maxi‐
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mum level to ensure full gradeability
( page 359).
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AdBlue ® fill level of at least 10 litres
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Tyre-change tool kit and spare wheel
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Tyres and wheels
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Off-road driving
Read this section before driving your vehicle off-
road. Practise by driving over more gentle off-
road terrain first.
Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
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( page 169).
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Before driving off-road, shift the transfer
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case to the LOW RANGE off-road gear
( page 151).
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Engage the differential locks if necessary
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( page 153).
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In LOW RANGE off-road gear, or with the differ‐
ential locks engaged, the vehicle switches to the
O( page 145) off-road drive program.
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In LOW RANGE off-road gear, you can shift from
h to k and from i to k without having to
depress the brake pedal. This can help you, for
example, when rocking your vehicle out of a rut
("rocking free").
Always keep the engine running and in gear
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when driving on downhill gradients and
slopes. Observe the notes on driving in
mountainous terrain.
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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.
Driving on sand
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
Switch to the Desert drive program (availabil‐
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ity depending on country) (
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:
page 144).
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