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- Ideal conditions do not prevail offroad . Nev-
er utilize the maximum readings to their
fullest, always leave a safety reserve.
Driving tips
On poor rood and offrood, there is always only
one motto: Plan ahead and drive slowly!
Please observe the following when driving away
from paved roads:
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Drive only on roads and offroad sections wh ich
match the design of your vehicle and your abili -
ties as a driver. Never take risks!
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Drive slowly and plan ahead!
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Take into consideration the
ground clearance
of your vehicle.
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Activate the
off road mode
q
page 186 as need-
ed.
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Use the
hill descent assist
q
page 188 when
driv ing down steep sections on hill s.
Unpaved road s and offroad
Drive slow ly on unfamiliar roads and unknown
offroad sections, and look out for unexpected ob-
stacles (e.g. potholes, rocks, tree stumps, etc .).
To prevent the vehicle from bottoming and avoid
damage to the underbody, you should drive
stra ight across severe bumps in the ground with
only one side of the vehicle so that only two of
your wheels cross the bumps .
Drive briskly through sandy or marshy offroad
sections and do not stop, if at all possible.
Driving through water
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage when
driving through water, for example on flooded
roads:
- The wate r must not be any hig her than the bot-
tom of the vehicle body.
- Do not drive faster than wa lking speed.
Driving on a slope
If you ever find yourself
not
able to climb a slope,
do not try to turn around, drive back down in
re-
verse.
Othe rwise, you run the risk of tipping over.
Offroad
driving
If the vehicle threatens to tip over when driving
across a slope, you must immediately steer
downhill in the direction of the slope.
Do
not
park your vehicle on steep slopes or
grades.
To reduce the risk of tipping over, drive on slopes
in the direction of the downward slope (fall line) -
not crosswise .
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WARNING
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After driving thro ugh water, mud, slush, etc.,
the brakes may be slow to take effect because
of wet brake rotors and pads. Dry the brakes
f irst by braking carefu lly to restore the full
braking effect.
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Note
- Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical sys-
tem can be severely damaged by driving
through water .
- Always switch off the Start-Stop-System*
when driving through water
Q
page
90.
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Tips
- Check the depth of the water before driving
through it.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch the engine off when driving through
water.
- Keep in mind that oncoming vehicles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to drive
through safely.
-Avoid dr iving through salt water because it
can cause corros ion.
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