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Operation
Driving instructions
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:
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Off-road – ABS (
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Off-road – ESP
®
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Off-road – 4-ETS (
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Hill start assist system (
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LOW RANGE mode* (
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Differential locks* (
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Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
(
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Off-road driving program (Vehicles
without enhanced off-road package*)
(
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Air suspension (
Off-road driving rules
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Engage the off-road driving program
(
page 279) or LOW RANGE mode*
page 203) before driving under
off-road conditions.
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If necessary, activate differential
locks* (
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Make sure you select a vehicle level
(
page 281) appropriate to the topo-
graphical conditions. Always make
sure the vehicle has enough ground
clearance.
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Fasten items being carried as securely
as possible (
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Always navigate gradients with the en-
gine on and with the transmission en-
gaged in a gear. Switch on the DSR
(
page 276) to help maintain a preset
speed.
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Observe the following during off-road
driving:
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Keep doors, tailgate, windows, and
tilt/sliding sunroof* closed whenever driving
off-road.
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Adjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain.
The more uneven, rutty and steeper the ter-
rain, the lower the speed should be. Drive
through water slowly at an even speed,
avoiding a bow wave.
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Be especially careful when driving in un-
known territory. It may be necessary to get
out of the vehicle and scout the path you in-
tend to take.
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Watch out for obstacles, such as rocks,
holes, tree stumps and ruts.
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Before driving through water, determine its
depth.
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Do not stop vehicle while immersed in water,
and do not shut off the engine.