Operation
Driving instructions
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In sandy soil, drive at a steady speed as al-
lowed by conditions. This helps overcome
the vehicle rolling resistance and reduces
the likelihood of the vehicle sinking into the
ground.
Checklist before off-road driving
Tires
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Check the tread depth and maintain
specified tire inflation pressure
Engine oil level
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Check the engine oil level with the oil
(a placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures is located on the
driver’s door B-pillar (୴ page 389)).
dipstick (୴ page 381).
Do not initiate jumps with the vehicle. It
interrupts the forward momentum of the
vehicle.
Only with a proper oil level can the
vehicle obtain a trouble-free oil supply,
even on steep gradients.
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Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects.
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Always drive onto slopes with the engine
running and the vehicle in gear.
Replace missing valve caps.
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If the engine oil level warning lamp
୴ page 476) comes on while driving, stop the
Do not shift automatic transmission to
position N.
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vehicle in a safe location or as soon at is safe to
do so. Check the engine oil level (୴ page 381).
Rims
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Dented or bent rims can cause tire in-
Warning!
The engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
flation pressure loss and damage the
tire beads. For this reason, check and,
if necessary, change rims before driv-
ing off-road.
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure (୴ page 396) before continuing
your trip. Driving with reduced tire inflation
pressure increases the risk of losing control
of the vehicle and rolling over.
Vehicle tool kit
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Check if the vehicle jack (୴ page 497)
is functional.
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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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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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