Operation
Driving instructions
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Do not stop vehicle while immersed in
water, and do not shut off the engine.
Crossing obstacles
When driving over tree stumps, big rocks
and other obstacles, observe the following
rules:
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driving through water. Water could otherwise en-
ter the vehicle interior and damage the vehicle’s
electronics, as well as the interior equipment.
Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors while
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Make sure the off-road driving program
(୴ page 279) or if equipped the LOW
RANGE mode* (୴ page 203) is
switched on.
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There is a very high level of driving re-
sistance in water. The surface is slip-
pery and may not be firm, making
pulling away in water difficult and dan-
gerous.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
Shift automatic transmission to
position 1 (୴ page 200).
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Obstacles can damage the vehicle
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Check the vehicle clearance before
crossing obstacles.
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Make sure that only small bow waves
are formed when driving the vehicle
through water.
underbody or suspension components. If possi-
ble use the assistance of a second person out-
side the vehicle to scout the path you intend to
take and check for adequate ground clearance
when you cross obstacles with your vehicle. The
person assisting you outside the vehicle should
always be a safe distance away from the vehicle
and positioned so that he or she cannot get hurt
in case of any unexpected vehicle movement.
Cross obstacles (e.g. tree stumps or
big rocks) very slowly by aiming one of
the front wheels at the center of the ob-
stacle, and repeat same with the rear
wheel.
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Clean mud off the tire tread after driv-
ing through water.
To dry the brakes, apply pressure to the
brake pedal several times while driving
after leaving the water.
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Special attention is needed when you cross
obstacles on a steep incline.
After off-road driving or crossing obstacles, in-
spect vehicle for any damage, especially vehicle
underbody and suspension components. Failure
to do so can adversely affect the vehicle’s future
performance, including increased chance of an
accident.
The vehicle could slide sideways as a result of its
possible slanted position which in turn may
result in the vehicle tipping or rolling over.
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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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