2002 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 225

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Driving instructions Snow chains Use only snow chains that are tested and recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Snow chains should be used on all four wheels. Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. Snow chains should only be driven on snow covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow. 222 Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions. When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, move selector lever to position "N". Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action. Important! Avoid spinning of one drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To ensure sufficient traction during off-road driving, activate differential locks as needed, see page 253. ABS, ESP and BAS are switched off automatically when the transfer case differential lock is activated.