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Driving instructions
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Only with a proper oil level can the vehicle Driving in steep terrain
obtain a trouble-free oil supply, even on
steep gradients.
!
If an engine oil level warning message
appears in the multifunction display while
driving, stop the vehicle in a safe location
or as soon at is safe to do so. Check the
engine oil level.
The engine oil level warning messages
should not be ignored. Extended driving
with the message displayed could result in
serious engine damage that is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Slope angle
: Overhang angle, front
; Overhang angle, rear
Tires
RCheck the tread depth and maintain
specified tire inflation pressure. A placard
with the recommended tire inflation
pressures is located on the driver’s door B-
pillar (Y page 161).
:
;
G 550
37°
23°
31°
26°
G 55 AMG
RCheck tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects.
RComply with the warnings (Y page 179) and
rules for off-road driving (Y page 180).
RReplace missing valve caps.
RDriving on embankments, slopes and other
steep inclines should only be done straight
up or downhill, i.e. in the line of gravity.
Maximum vehicle climbing ability is a
Rims
RDented or bent rims can cause tire inflation
pressure loss and damage the tire beads.
For this reason, check and, if necessary,
change rims before driving off-road.
80%
grade which is equivalent to a slope
angle of approximately 38°. Keep in mind
that the climbing ability of the vehicle
depends on terrain conditions.
Vehicle tool kit
RCheck if the jack (Y page 195) is
functional.
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 2 or 1 (Y page 89).
RAlways take the vehicle tool kit, a strong
tow rope, a shovel and a small plank (to put
under the jack on sandy soil) with you.
RDrive slowly.
RUtilize the engine’s braking power when
descending a slope, observe the engine
speed (do not overrev the engine). Apply
the service brake as needed.
i For maximum engine speed, see
“Tachometer” (Y page 96) and see vehicle
specification for your vehicle
(
Y page 248).
RCheck the brakes after a lengthy
downgrade drive.
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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 | 2009 |
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