Operation
Driving instructions
Rims
Slope angle
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Utilize the engine’s braking power
when descending a slope, observe the
engine speed (do not overview the en-
gine). Apply the service brake as need-
ed.
1 25°
2 26°
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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.
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Switch to LOW RANGE mode before
starting to drive up or down steep in-
clines (୴ page 125).
Check the brakes after a lengthy down-
grade drive.
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Driving on embankments, slopes and
other steep inclines should only be
done straight up or downhill, i.e. in the
line of gravity. Maximum vehicle climb-
ing ability is a 60% grade.
Vehicle tool kit
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Check if the vehicle jack is functional.
Avoid excessive engine speeds – drive
with moderate engine speeds
(max. 3000 RPM).
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.
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Do not drive along the side of a slope
(danger of vehicle rollover). If in doing
so, the vehicle begins to show a ten-
dency to roll, immediately steer into a
line of gravity (straight up or downhill).
Select gear range 2 or 1 on the auto-
matic transmission (୴ page 121).
Driving in steep terrain
Traction in steep terrain
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Be easy on the accelerator and watch
for continuous wheel traction when
driving in steep terrain.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over,
never turn it around on steep inclines.
If the vehicle cannot complete the at-
tempted climb, back it down in reverse
gear.
The 4-ETS helps greatly when starting
out on a steep incline when the front
wheels have then the tendency to slip
due to the weight shifting away the
front axle.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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