Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Driving instructions
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Driving on embankments, slopes and
other steep inclines should only be
done straight uphill or downhill, i.e. in
the line of gravity. Maximum vehicle
climbing ability is a 80% grade which is
equivalent to a slope angle of approxi-
mately 38 degrees. Keep in mind that
the climbing ability of the vehicle
depends on terrain conditions.
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Select gear range
2 or 1 on the auto-
matic transmission (
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page 167).
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Drive slowly.
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Utilize the engine’s braking power
when descending a slope, observe the
engine speed (do not overrev the
engine). Apply the service brake as
needed.
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Check the brakes after a lengthy
downgrade drive.
Traction in steep terrain
Be easy on the accelerator and watch for
continuous wheel traction when driving
uphill.
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For maximum engine speed, see “Instru-
ment cluster” (
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page 26) and see “Engine”
(
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page 413).
Warning!
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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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The 4-ETS helps greatly when starting out on
a steep incline when the front wheels have then
the tendency to slip due to the weight shifting
away from the front axle.
The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and limits the
torque for the front wheels by braking them.
Simultaneously the torque for the rear wheels is
provided.
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