2007 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 254

Operation Driving instructions Off-road driving Warning! Warning! Special driving features for off-road driving The following driving features are available for specific kind of operation: ABS ( page 88) ESP® ( page 92) 4-ETS ( page 91) Differential lock ( page 173) Transfer case ( page 170) 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. Off-road driving rules Engage the transfer case in position LOW before driving under off-road conditions ( page 170). If necessary activate differential locks ( page 175). The ABS, BAS and ESP® are switched off automatically when the differential locks are activated. Fasten items being carried as securely as possible ( page 208). G G Do not load items on the roof. It may cause instability during some maneuvers which could result in an accident. 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. 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. You may lose control of the vehicle if you use only the brake. For information on driving downhill, see "Driving downhill" ( page 257). 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. 253