Dri ving an d pa rki ng, Driving tips – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual User Manual

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Drive sensibly – save fuel

Observe the following tips to save fuel:

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The tires should always be inflated to the

recommended tire pressure.

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Remove unnecessary loads.

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Remove roof carriers when they are not

needed.

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Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.

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Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.

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Have all maintenance work performed at

the service intervals specified in the

Maintenance Booklet or indicated by the

service interval indicator.

Fuel consumption also increases when

driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic

and in mountainous terrain.

Drinking and driving

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WARNING

Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and

driving are very dangerous combinations.

Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can

affect your reflexes, perceptions and

judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal

accident are greatly increased when you drink

or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow

anyone to drive who has been drinking or

taking drugs.

Pedals

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WARNING

Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the

pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.

The operating and road safety of the vehicle

is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are

stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter

the driver's footwell. Install the floormats

securely and as specified in order to ensure

sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use

loose floormats.

Exhaust check

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WARNING

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your

health. All exhaust gas contains carbon

monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause

unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such

as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.

If you think that exhaust gas fumes are

entering the vehicle while driving, have the

cause determined and corrected

immediately. If you must drive under these

conditions, drive only with at least one

window fully open at all times.

Certain engine systems are designed to keep

the level of poisonous components in exhaust

fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if

they are serviced exactly in accordance with

the manufacturer's specifications. For this

reason, all work on the engine should only be

carried out by qualified and authorized

Mercedes-Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed

under any circumstances. Furthermore, all

specific service work must be carried out at

regular intervals and in accordance with the

Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details

can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.

Braking

Important safety notes

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WARNING

If you activate the LOW off-road gear while

driving on a slippery road surface, the wheels

may lose traction:

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if you remove your foot from the

accelerator pedal when driving

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if off road ABS intervenes when braking

If the wheels lose traction. the vehicle can no

longer be steered. There is an increased

danger of skidding and accidents.

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