2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 171
2011 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Driving tips Observe the following rules when driving on sand: Rvehicles 169 Crossing obstacles with the AIRMATIC package: select a raised vehicle level. Ravoid high engine speeds. Rselect a shift range appropriate to the terrain. Rdrive quickly to overcome the rolling resistance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig itself into the sand. Rdrive in the tracks of other vehicles if possible. Make sure that the ruts are not too deep, that the sand is firm enough and that your vehicle has sufficient ground clearance. Tire ruts and gravel roads Observe the following rules when driving along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with loose gravel: ! Check that the ruts are not too deep and that your vehicle has sufficient clearance. Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or bottom out and get stuck. Rselect the off-road drive program (Y page 193). Rvehicles with the AIRMATIC package: select a raised vehicle level. Ravoid high engine speeds. Rselect shift range 1. Rdrive slowly. Rwhere ruts are too deep, drive with the wheels on one side on the middle section of turf if possible. ! Obstacles could damage the floor of the vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask passengers for guidance when driving over large obstacles. The passenger should always keep a safe distance from the vehicle when doing so in order to avoid injury as a result of unexpected vehicle movements. After driving off-road or over obstacles, check the vehicle for possible damage, especially to the underbody and the components of the chassis. Observe the following rules when driving over tree stumps, large stones and other obstacles: Rselect the off-road drive program (Y page 193). Ravoid high engine speeds. Rselect shift range 1. Rdrive very slowly. Rdrive straight over the center of obstacles: front wheel first, then rear wheel. Z Driving and parking