Operation
Driving instructions
Checklist before off-road driving
Rims
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Avoid excessive engine
speeds – drive at moderate engine
speeds (max. 3000 RPM).
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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.
Engine oil level
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Check the engine oil level
(୴ page 218). The display ENGINE OIL
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Before driving through water, deter-
mine its depth.
LEVEL - O.K. must appear in the mul-
Do not stop vehicle immersed in
water, and do not shut off the en-
gine.
tifunction display.
Vehicle tool kit
Only then can the vehicle obtain a trou-
ble-free oil supply, even on steep gradi-
ents.
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Check if the vehicle jack is functional.
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Maintaining continuous and rea-
sonably vigorous accelerator appli-
cation when driving in sandy soil
will help overcome the vehicle roll-
ing resistance, and help to prevent
the vehicle from sinking into the
ground.
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.
Tires
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Check the tread depth and maintain
specified tire pressure (see tire pres-
sure label inside the fuel filler flap).
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Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects.
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Do not initiate jumps with the vehi-
cle. It interrupts the forward mo-
mentum of the vehicle.
Replace missing valve caps.
Always drive on slopes with the en-
gine running and the vehicle in
gear.
Inspect the vehicle for possible
damage after each off-road trip.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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