Driving Off - Mercedes-Benz G 500 Operator's Manual

Refer to the description of the Brake Assist
System (BAS) ( page 89).
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may
be the reason for low brake fluid in the
reservoir.
The brake fluid level in the reservoir may
be too low if the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on although the
parking brake is released ( page 326).
Observe additional messages in the
multifunction display that may appear
( page 336).
Have the brake system inspected
immediately. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Only install brake pads and brake fluid
recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Warning!
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that
safe braking is substantially impaired. This
could result in an accident.
!
When driving down long and steep grades,
relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a
lower gear to use the engine's braking power.
This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and
reduces brake pad wear.
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediatel y
park, so the air stream will cool down the
brakes faster.
Driving instructions

Driving off

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Apply the brakes to test them briefly after
driving off. Perform this procedure only
when the road is clear of other traffic.
Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not
place full load on the engine until the
operating temperature has been reached.
! When driving off on a slippery surface, do
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended
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period with the ESP
cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator
pedal and applying the brake reduces engine
performance and causes premature brake and
drivetrain wear.
To ensure sufficient traction during
off-road driving, activate differential locks
as needed ( page 175).
Operation
switched off. Doing so may
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