2004 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 216

Operation Driving instructions Rims Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and damage the tire beads. For this reason, check and, if necessary, change rims before driving off-road. Vehicle tool kit Check if the vehicle jack is functional. In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a strong tow rope, a shovel and a small plank (to put under the vehicle jack on sandy soil) with you. Traction in steep terrain Slope angle Driving in steep terrain Drive slowly. 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. Check the brakes after a lengthy downgrade drive. 1 27° 2 36° Comply with the warnings ( page 214) and rules for off-road driving ( page 214). Driving on embankments, slopes and other steep inclines should only be done straight up or downhill, i.e. in the line of gravity. Maximum vehicle climbing ability is a 80% grade. Select gear range 2 or 1 on the automatic transmission ( page 142). Be easy on the accelerator and watch for continuous wheel traction when driving in steep terrain. i 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 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. 216