Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 140)

R observe the safety notes ( Y page 134) and
the general notes ( Y page 135) on off-road
driving.
R
shift the transfer case to
LOW (
Y page 145).
R
avoid high engine speeds.
R
select shift range 1 ( Y page 121).
R make sure that you have enough ground
clearance before driving across an
obstacle.
R drive very slowly.
R try to drive straight over the center of
obstacles: front wheel first, then rear
wheel.
! Drive with particular care when driving
over an obstacle while driving up or down
a steep slope.
The vehicle could otherwise tilt and slide
sideways or tip over.
Traveling uphill
Approach/departure angle
:
Approach/departure angle, front
;
Approach/departure angle, rear
: ;
G 550 37° 31°
G 55 AMG 33° 28°
R Observe the safety notes ( Y page 134) and
the general notes ( Y page 135) on off-road
driving.
R
Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines
or gradients, but instead follow the direct
line of fall. The maximum gradient-climbing
capability of your vehicle is 80%, which
corresponds to an approach/departure
angle of 38°. Note that the vehicle's
gradient-climbing capability depends on
the off-road conditions.
R Before driving on extreme uphill and
downhill gradients, shift the transfer case
to
LOW ( Y page 145).
R Engage the differential locks, if necessary
(
Y page 148).
R
Drive slowly.
R
Accelerate gently and make sure that the
wheels are gripping.
R Avoid high engine speeds, except when
driving on sandy and muddy routes with
high driving resistance.
R
Avoid high engine speeds – drive at
appropriate engine speeds (no more than
3000 rpm).
R
Use the braking power of the engine when
driving down a slope. Observe the engine
speed; do not overrev the engine.
i Further information on the maximum
engine speed can be found in the
"Tachometer" and "Technical data"
sections.
R Select a shift range appropriate to the
gradient.
R
Before tackling steep downhill gradients,
select shift range
1 ( Y page 121).
R Check the brakes after driving off-road for
a long time.
G WARNING
Never turn the vehicle around on steep
inclines. The vehicle might roll over. If the
vehicle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
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