Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 55 AMG - Manual (Page 205)

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Operation
Driving instructions
Checklist before off-road driving
Engine oil level
ț Check the engine oil level
(
୴ page 218). The display ENGINE OIL
LEVEL - O.K. must appear in the mul-
tifunction display.
Only then can the vehicle obtain a trou-
ble-free oil supply, even on steep gradi-
ents.
Tires
ț Check the tread depth and maintain
specified tire pressure (see tire pres-
sure label inside the fuel filler flap).
ț Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects.
ț Replace missing valve caps.
Rims
ț Dented or bent rims can cause tire
pressure loss and damage the tire
beads. For this reason, check and, if
necessary, change rims before driving
off-road.
Vehicle tool kit
ț Check if the vehicle jack is functional.
ț In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a
strong tow rope, a shovel and a small
plank (to put under the vehicle jack on
sandy soil) with you.
ț Avoid excessive engine
speeds – drive at moderate engine
speeds (max. 3000 RPM).
ț Before driving through water, deter-
mine its depth.
ț Do not stop vehicle immersed in
water, and do not shut off the en-
gine.
ț Maintaining continuous and rea-
sonably vigorous accelerator appli-
cation when driving in sandy soil
will help overcome the vehicle roll-
ing resistance, and help to prevent
the vehicle from sinking into the
ground.
ț Do not initiate jumps with the vehi-
cle. It interrupts the forward mo-
mentum of the vehicle.
ț Always drive on slopes with the en-
gine running and the vehicle in
gear.
ț Inspect the vehicle for possible
damage after each off-road trip.