Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 170

Driving tips
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G 550
G 63 AMG
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. The maximum gradient-climbing
capability of your vehicle is 80%, which
corresponds to an approach/departure
angle of 38°. Note that the vehicle's
gradient-climbing capability depends on
the off-road conditions.
Before driving on extreme uphill and
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downhill gradients, shift the transfer case
to LOW RANGE(
Engage the differential locks, if necessary
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( Y page 201).
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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Select a shift range appropriate to the
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gradient.
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.
i Hill start assist will aid you when pulling
away on a hill.
For more information, see "Hill start assist"
( Y page 141).
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
On good road surfaces the maximum
gradient-climbing capability of your vehicle is
80%, which corresponds to an approach/
departure angle of 38°. Note that the
vehicle's gradient-climbing capability
depends on the off-road conditions.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep
terrain.
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If the load on the front axle is reduced
when pulling away on a steep uphill slope,
the front wheels have a tendency to spin.
4ETS detects this and brakes the wheels
accordingly. The rear wheel torque is
increased, making it easier to drive off.
Hilltops
When driving on an uphill gradient, reduce
pressure slightly on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the top of the hill
(do not shift the transmission to position N).
Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive over
the top of the hill.
This style of driving prevents:
the vehicle from lifting off the ground on the
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brow of a hill
loss of traction
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the vehicle from traveling too quickly down
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the other side
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