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Dr iv ing o f f road
- Vehicles with out air spring s: ground clear-
ance: 8.1 in (204 .8 mm)
- Vehicles with adapt ive air suspension* :
maximum ground clearance: 9.4 in
(239.8 mm) at high level 2
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WARNING
Exceeding the stated maximum figures
can result in severe injuries or vehicle dam-
age.
- All the information was gathered on lev-
el, firm and non-slippery road surfaces,
and under dry weather conditions.
- Ideal conditions do not prevail offroad.
Never utilize the maximum readings to
their fullest, always leave a safety re-
serve.
Driving tips
On poor road and offroad, there is always on-
ly one motto : Plan ahead and drive slowly!
Please observe the following when dr iving
away from paved roads:
• Drive only on roads and offroad sections
which match the design of your vehicle and
your abilities as a driver. Never take risks!
• Drive slowly and plan ahead!
• Take int o consideration t he ground clear-
ance of your vehicle .
• Activate the offroad mode
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page 223 as
needed.
• Use the hill descent control ~ page 225
when driving down steep sections on hills.
Unp aved road s and offroad
Drive slowly on unfamiliar roads and unknown
offroad sections, and look out for unexpected
obstacles (e.g. potho les, rocks, tree stumps ,
etc .).
To prevent the vehicle from bottom ing and
avoid damage to the underbody, you should
drive st raight across severe bumps in the
ground with on ly one side of the vehicle so
that on ly two of your wheels cross the bumps.
Drive brisk ly through sandy or marshy offroad
sections and do not stop, if at all possible .
Driving through w ater
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage
when driving through wate r, for example on
flooded roads:
- The water must not be any higher than the
bottom of the vehicle body.
- Do not dr ive faster than walk ing speed.
Driving on a slope
If you ever find you rself not able to climb a
slope, do not try to t urn around, drive back
down in reverse. Otherwise, you run the risk
of tipp ing over.
If the vehicle th reatens to t ip over when
driving across a slope, you must immediate -
ly steer downhill in the direction of th e
slope.
Do not park your vehicle on steep slopes or
grades.
To reduce the risk of t ipping over, drive on
slopes in th e direction of the downward slope
(fall line) - not crosswise.
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WARNING
-
After driv ing through water, mud, slush,
etc ., the brakes may be slow to take effect
because of wet brake rotors and pads. Dry
the brakes first by braking carefully to re-
store t he fu ll braking effect.
(D
Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrica l sys-
tem can be severely damaged by dr iving
th rough water .
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Tips
- Check the depth of the water before d riv-
ing through it .
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse
or switch the engine off when driving
through water.
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