Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 189)

Use the momentum of the vehicle to drive
across the hilltop.
After climbing a hill, driving in this manner
prevents the vehicle from:
R losing ground contact when cresting hills
R losing its forward momentum
R speeding up too much after climbing the hill
Driving downhill
R
Shift automatic transmission into gear
range
1 ( Y page 92).
R Drive downhill observing the same rules as
driving uphill (
Y page 186).
i The special LOW RANGE – ABS
( Y page 53) setting allows for precise and
brief (cyclical) blocking of the front wheels,
permitting them to dig into loose ground.
Remember that, when stopped, the front
wheels slide across a surface and thus lose
their ability to steer the vehicle.
Driving through water
: Fording depth, 20 in (50 cm)
R Before driving through water, determine its
depth.
! The water depth must not exceed 20 in
(50 cm). The ground under the water might
not be firm which could result the water
being deeper than expected when driving
the vehicle through it. Please note that the
water level is correspondingly lower for
flowing water.
R
Comply with the warnings ( Y page 184) and
rules for off-road driving ( Y page 185).
R
Switch off the exterior lamps as well as the
climate control.
R Shift automatic transmission into gear
range
1 or 2 ( Y page 92).
R
Avoid high engine speeds.
R
Enter and leave the water only at a shallow
spot, driving at walking speed.
! Never accelerate before driving into the
water. The bow wave could force water into
the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
R
Drive through the water slowly and at a
constant speed.
R Do not stop vehicle while immersed in
water, and do not shut off the engine.
! Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors
while driving through water. Water could
otherwise enter the vehicle interior and
damage the vehicle’s electronics, as well as
the interior equipment.
R There is a very high level of driving
resistance in water. The surface is slippery
and may not be firm, making pulling away
in water difficult and dangerous.
R Make sure that only small bow waves are
formed when driving the vehicle through
water.
R
Clean mud off the tire tread after driving
through water.
R To dry the brakes, apply pressure to the
brake pedal several times while driving
after leaving the water.
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