Operation
Driving instructions
Off-road driving increases strain on the ve-
hicle.
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Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects. Clean all exte-
rior lamps and conduct a brake test.
Control and operation of radio trans-
mitters
We recommend that you inspect the vehi-
cle for possible damage after each off-road
trip. Recognizing any damage and a subse-
quent timely repair reduces the chance of
a possible breakdown or accident later on.
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Clean all exterior lamps and check
them for possible damage.
COMAND, radio and telephone*
Warning!
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Check for brush or branches caught in
the undercarriage.
Proceed as follows:
Do not forget that your primary responsibili-
ty is to drive the vehicle safely. Only operate
the COMAND, radio or telephone1 if road,
traffic and weather conditions permit.
They could increase the possibility of a
fire, as well as cut fuel and/or brake
lines, puncture rubber bellows of the
axles or drive shafts.
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Switch the transfer case in position
HIGH (୴ page 141).
Disengage differential locks
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of approximately
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୴ page 146).
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After continued operation in mud,
sand, water or other dirty conditions,
clean the brake discs, wheels, brake
pads and check and clean axle joints.
Remove excessive dirt from tires,
wheels, wheel housings, and under-
body.
50
feet (approximately 14 m) every second.
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Observe all legal requirements.
Conduct a brake test.
For instance, after driving in mud, clean
the radiator, chassis, engine, brakes,
and wheels from extreme dirt using a
strong jet of water.
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Inspect frame, oil pan, brake hoses,
etc., as well as vehicle underbody for
possible damage.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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