Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 254)

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Operation
Driving instructions
Off-road driving
Read this chapter carefully before you
begin off-road travel.
Familiarize yourself with the vehicle
characteristics and gear changing before
you attempt any difficult terrain off-road
driving. We recommend that you start out
with easy off-road travel.
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:
ț ABS ( ୴ page 88)
ț ESP ® ( ୴ page 92)
ț 4-ETS ( ୴ page 91)
ț Differential lock ( ୴ page 173)
ț Transfer case ( ୴ page 170)
Off-road driving rules
̈ Engage the transfer case in position
LOW before driving under off-road
conditions (
୴ page 170).
̈ If necessary activate differential locks
(
୴ page 175).
The ABS, BAS and ESP ® are switched
off automatically when the differential
locks are activated.
̈ Fasten items being carried as securely
as possible (
୴ page 208).
Warning!
G
Do not load items on the roof. It may cause
instability during some maneuvers which
could result in an accident.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected
obstacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehi-
cle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
Do not drive along the side of a slope. The
vehicle might otherwise rollover. If in doing
so the vehicle begins to show a tendency to
roll, immediately steer into a line of gravity
(straight up or downhill).
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you
use only the brake. For information on
driving downhill, see “Driving downhill”
( ୴ page 257).
Warning!
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Sand, dirt, mud and other material having
friction property can cause exceptional wear
and tear as well as brake failure.
Have the brakes checked for dirt build-up
and cleaned. There is otherwise a risk that
full braking power may not be available in an
emergency.