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Fill up your tank. The fuel consumption of the vehicle is much higher when driving
off-road than when driving on the road.
Install the towing eye at the front or at the rear before driving off-road. It is not
always possible to install the towing eye if the vehicle got stuck.
Always check the inflation pressure of all the tyres and if necessary correct it.
Check the vehicle tool kit and supplement it according to your needs.
Fill with engine oil up to the line
engine oil when the vehicle is in a tilted position page 205, "Check engine oil level".
Top up wash fluid.
Stow your load as low as possible in the vehicle and attach all the items which are
loose.
Off-road driving
Never be alone when driving off-road and be prepared to encounter unexpected
situations. Travel together with at least two off-road vehicles. Equipment with which
you can call for help in an emergency is particularly useful.
Drive slowly through unclear terrain.
You must stop when encountering difficult passages and explore the continuation
of the route on foot. If you cannot go on or if you doubt the safety of the route, turn
back and choose another way.
Drive slowly over hilltops. Make sure that the wheels of the vehicle do not lift off
the ground, as this could severely damage the vehicle and it may become disabled.
Drive slowly on difficult stretches of the route. When driving on a slippery ground,
shift up into the next higher gear and make sure that the vehicle always stays in motion.
Do not drive too fast so that you don't lose control over your vehicle.
If your vehicle got stuck in sand, snow or sludge, it may be more effective to reverse
the vehicle than trying to drive forwards.
Place stones, footmats or pieces of wood under the spinning wheels in order to
achieve traction on a sandy or slippery ground.
Do no drive through water before reading what you must take into account
page 179.
Using the system
Safety
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Driving Tips
Keep sufficient distance from other vehicles even at low speeds. When the first
vehicle suddenly gets stuck, the following vehicle can still stop in time without getting
stuck itself.
Do not plan day trips which are too far in distance.
Do not use the cruise control system when driving off-road. It is only intended for
driving on the road.
WARNING
The intelligent engineering of your vehicle cannot overcome the physical
limits of your vehicle.
Be very alert and look ahead when driving off-road. Excessive speed or
incorrect driving manoeuvres can cause damage to the vehicle and lead to
serious injuries.
Observe the important guidelines page 179.
Caution
Pay attention to the ground clearance of the vehicle! The vehicle can be severely
damaged and become disabled once it touches the ground.
Never drive off-road with an almost empty fuel tank. The fuel supply to the engine
can be interrupted and therefore the catalytic converter can be severely damaged.
Do not leave your foot on the clutch pedal or let the clutch slip when driving off-
road. Overwise you may unintentionally depress the clutch pedal on uneven ground
leading to a loss of control over the vehicle. In addition, the force for connecting the
engine and the gearbox is lost. Moreover, driving while letting the clutch slip causes a
fast wear of the clutch linings.
Note
The fuel consumption is higher when driving off-road than when driving on conven-
tional roads, especially through difficult terrain. When you prepare for your journey, be
aware of an increase in fuel consumption; the nearest filling station may be far away.
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Driving and the Environment
Technical Data
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