2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 182

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 180 Version: 2.11.7.1 180 Driving instructions 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. RBe especially careful when driving in unknown territory. It may be necessary to get out of the vehicle and scout the path you intend to take. out for obstacles, such as rocks, holes, tree stumps and ruts. moderate engine speeds (max. 3 000 rpm). RWatch RAvoid excessive engine speeds - drive at Operation Special driving features for off-road driving The following driving features are available for specific kind of operation: RABS (Y RBefore RDo RIn driving through water, determine its depth. not stop vehicle while immersed in water, and do not shut off the engine. sandy soil, drive at a steady speed as allowed by conditions. This helps overcome the vehicle rolling resistance and reduces the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the ground. not initiate jumps with the vehicle. It interrupts the forward momentum of the vehicle. running and the vehicle in gear. page 51) page 52) page 53) locks (Y page 93) case (Y page 91) RESP® (Y R4-ETS (Y RDifferential RTransfer Off-road driving rules REngage RDo the transfer case in position LOW before driving under off-road conditions (Y page 91). necessary, activate differential locks (Y page 93). The ABS, BAS and ESP® are switched off automatically when the differential locks are activated. items being carried as securely as possible (Y page 126). RAlways drive onto slopes with the engine RDo RIf not shift automatic transmission into neutral position N. the vehicle for possible damage after each off-road trip. RInspect RFasten G Warning! ! Observe the following during off-road driving: RKeep doors, tailgate, windows, and tilt/ sliding sunroof closed whenever driving off-road. RSwitch the cruise control off. RAdjust vehicle speed to condition of terrain. The more uneven, rutty and steeper the terrain, the lower the speed should be. Drive through water slowly at an even speed, avoiding a bow wave. Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure before driving through sand. However, if you do so, remember to correct the tire inflation pressure before continuing your trip. Driving with reduced tire inflation pressure increases the risk of losing control of the vehicle and rolling over. Checklist before off-road driving Engine oil level RCheck the engine oil level (Y page 149).