Traveling Uphill - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other obsta-
cles:
Observe the safety notes (
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the general notes (
driving.
Shift the transfer case to LOW RANGE
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( page 186).
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Restrict the shift range to 1 (
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Make sure that you have enough ground
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clearance before driving across an obsta-
cle.
Drive very slowly.
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Try to drive straight over the center of
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obstacles: front wheel first, then rear
wheel.

Traveling uphill

Approach/departure angle
G WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
Always observe the approach/departure
angle values ( page 346).
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page 158) and
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page 158) on off-road
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page 145).
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Observe the safety notes (
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the general notes (
driving.
Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines
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or gradients, but instead follow the direct
line of fall. Note that the climbing ability of
your vehicle depends on the terrain condi-
tions.
Before driving on extreme uphill and down-
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hill gradients, shift the transfer case to
LOW RANGE ( page 186).
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Engage the differential locks, if necessary
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( page 189).
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Drive slowly.
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Accelerate gently and make sure that the
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wheels are gripping.
Avoid high engine speeds, except when
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driving on sandy and muddy routes with
high driving resistance.
Avoid high engine speeds – drive at an
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appropriate engine speed (maximum
3,000 rpm).
When driving down an incline, make use of
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the engine's braking effect. Observe the
engine speed; do not overrev the engine.
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Further information on the maximum
engine speed: ( page 198).
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Select a shift range appropriate to the gra-
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dient.
Before tackling steep downhill gradients,
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select shift range 1 (
Always check the brakes after driving off-
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road.
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Hill start assist will aid you when pulling
away on a hill.
For more information, see "Hill start assist"
( page 135).
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Maximum gradient-climbing capability
Always observe the maximum gradient climb-
ing ability values ( page 346).
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Driving tips
page 158) and
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page 158) on off-road
Y
page 145).
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