320 operation – Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Driving instructions
Read this chapter carefully before you be-
gin off-road travel.
Familiarize yourself with the vehicle char-
acteristics and gear changing before you
attempt any difficult terrain off-road driv-
ing. We recommend that you start out with
easy off-road travel.
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:
ț
Off-road – ABS (
ț
Off-road – ESP
®
ț
Off-road – 4-ETS (
ț
Hill start assist system (
ț
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
(
ț
Off-road driving program (
ț
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you
use only the service brake. For information
on driving downhill, see “Driving downhill”
Warning!
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Sand, dirt, mud and other material having
friction property can cause exceptional wear
and tear as well as brake failure.
Have the brakes checked for dirt build-up
and cleaned. There is otherwise a risk that
full braking power may not be available in an
emergency.
Warning!
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Vehicles with air suspension program*:
Please be aware that by raising the vehicle
level, the center of gravity also rises. There-
fore, always ensure that the vehicle level is
as low as possible. With higher ride height
the ESP
®
may activate earlier in certain
situations.
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