Be especially careful when driving in unknown
territory. It is good practice to get out of the vehicle and
scout the path you intend to take.
Checklist before off-road driving
•
Engine oil level: Check the engine oil level, see
page 127 and page 304. The display “ENGINE OIL
LEVEL – O.K.” must appear in the multifunction
display.
Continuous and speedy driving in sandy soil overcomes
the vehicle rolling resistance, and helps to prevent the
vehicle from sinking into the ground. Switch on the
differential locks, see page 253.
Only then is a trouble free oil supply obtained even
on steep gradients with the vehicle.
Do not initiate jumps with the vehicle. It interrupts the
forward momentum of the vehicle.
• Tires: Check the tread depth and maintain specified
tire pressure (see tire pressure label inside the fuel
filler flap). Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects. The valve caps must be
mounted.
Always drive on slopes with the engine running and the
vehicle in gear.
Sand, dirt, mud and other material having friction
property, can cause exceptional wear and tear as well as
failure of the brakes.
•
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.
In this case the brakes may be less effective or even fail
when you most need them. Always clean and check the
brakes following each off-road trip.
•
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.
Driving instructions
227
Instruments
and controls
Instrument
cluster display
Technical
data
Operation
Driving
Practical hints
Car care
Index
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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