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Further information about special all-terrain
tires for retrofitting can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop.
Off-road driving
Read this section before driving your vehicle off-
road. Practice by driving over gentler off-road ter-
rain first.
Observe the notes on the cross-country ABS
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(
page 227).
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Select the F (
page 196) drive program
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before driving off-road.
To avoid damaging the vehicle, make sure
there is always sufficient ground clearance.
Vehicles with AIRMATIC: The vehicle is auto-
matically raised by 1 in (25 mm) to the off-
road level.
Drive on downhill gradients and slopes only
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with the vehicle started and only in h or k.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous
terrain.
Do not drive on unknown terrain that is not
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easily visible and stay on marked paths.
Always keep the doors and windows closed
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while the vehicle is in motion.
Deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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and cruise control.
Adapt your driving style to the terrain.
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Do not use the HOLD function on steep down-
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hill or uphill gradients with slippery or loose
surfaces.
Driving on sand
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
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ance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-
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ble. Make sure that the following prerequisites
are met:
the tire ruts are not too deep.
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the sand is firm enough.
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there is sufficient ground clearance.
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Fording
Driving and parking 189
Also observe the following information when ford-
ing:
Do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).
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The water, when calm, may reach no higher
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than the lower edge of the vehicle body.
Switch off automatic climate control
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(
page 168).
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Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
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drive.
Do not stop in the water.
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Driving in mountainous terrain
Also observe the following information when driv-
ing in mountainous terrain:
When driving downhill, use the recuperation
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level h± of the regenerative brake system
(
page 191).
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Activate DSR before driving downhill, if neces-
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sary (
page 244).
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Checklist after driving off-road
Driving off-road places greater demands on your
vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the
entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies
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