2003 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 186
2003 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Operation Driving instructions Off-road driving Warning! Special driving features for off-road driving The following driving features are available for specific kind of operation: LOW RANGE mode ( page 118) LOW RANGE - ABS ( page 72) LOW RANGE - 4-ETS ( page 74) LOW RANGE - ESP ( page 76) Off-road driving rules Engage the LOW RANGE mode before driving under off-road conditions ( page 118). Fasten items being carried as securely as possible ( page 139). Warning! G G Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will make it easier to recognize unexpected obstacles and avoid damage to the vehicle. To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehicle cannot complete the attempted climb, back it down in reverse gear. Do not drive along the side of a slope (danger of vehicle rollover). 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). Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle or when the clutch is disengaged. You may lose control of the vehicle if you use only the service brake. 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. Read this chapter carefully before you begin off-road travel. Familiarize yourself with the vehicle characteristics and gear changing before you attempt any difficult terrain off-road driving. We recommend that you start out with easy off-road travel. i We recommend keeping doors, liftgate, windows, and sliding/pop-up roof* closed whenever driving in off-road mode. 186