Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 320)

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Operation
Driving instructions
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(
୴ page 384).
Standing water For more information, see “Driving through
water” (
୴ page 324).
Off-road driving
Warning!
G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.
!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment.
Water in these areas could cause
ț damage to electrical components
ț wiring of the engine or transmission
or could result
ț in water being ingested by the engine
through the air intake, causing severe inter-
nal engine damage.
Any such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i Vehicles with air suspension program*:
Select the raised level ( ୴ page 255) before
driving through standing water.
Warning!
G
Do not load items on the basic carrier bars*.
It may cause instability during some maneu-
vers which could result in an accident.
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected ob-
stacles 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). ୴୴