2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 143

Driving tips RDrive 141 slowly and at an even speed through the water. RDo not stop and do not switch off the engine. Driving with summer tires Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section (Y page 248). ! Do not open any of the vehicle's doors while fording. Otherwise, water could get into the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle's electronics and interior equipment. RWater offers a high degree of resistance, and the ground is slippery and in some cases unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and dangerous to pull away in the water. REnsure that a bow wave does not form as you drive. RClean any mud from the tire tread after fording. RApply the brakes to dry them after fording. Winter driving General notes G Warning If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow, ensure that snow is kept away from the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as long as the engine is running. Otherwise, poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle, resulting in loss of consciousness and even death. To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open a window slightly on the side of the vehicle not facing the wind. G Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of control loss. Do not engage the transfer case in position LOW when driving on ice or packed snow. At speeds below 18 mph (30 km/h) vehicle steering is adversely affected by the Off-road ABS. Drive particularly carefully on slippery road surfaces. Avoid sudden acceleration, steering and braking maneuvers. Do not use cruise control. If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low speed: X X Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, at the onset of winter. Observe the notes in the "Winter operation" section (Y page 248). Shift the transmission to position N. Try to bring the vehicle under control using corrective steering. i For more information on driving with snow chains, see (Y page 248). G Warning Make sure that you do not endanger other road users when you apply the brakes. Z Driving and parking Slippery road surfaces