2003 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 207

Operation Driving instructions Driving downhill Select gear range 1 on the automatic transmission ( page 137). Drive downhill observing the same rules as driving uphill ( page 206). Driving through water Enter the water only at a shallow spot, driving at walking speed. ! Never accelerate before driving into the water. The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus damaging them. Do not stop vehicle immersed in water, and do not shut off the engine. 1 19 in (48 cm) Before driving through water, determine its depth. It should not be deeper than approximately 19 in (48 cm). Comply with the warnings ( page 203) and rules for off-road driving ( page 204). Switch off the exterior lamps as well as the climate control. Select gear range 2 or 1 on the automatic transmission ( page 137). There is a very high level of driving resistance in water. The surface is slippery and may not be firm, making pulling away in water difficult and dangerous. Clean mud off the tire tread after driving through water. To dry the brakes, apply pressure to the brake pedal several times after leaving the water. ! Only apply the service brake if the vehicle travels straight downhill, i.e. in the line of gravity. i The special LOW RANGE - ABS setting allows for precise and brief (cyclical) blocking of the front wheels, permitting them to dig into loose ground. Remember that, when stopped, the front wheels slide across a surface and thus lose their ability to steer the vehicle. 207