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Driving instructions
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Driving through water
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 or 2 (Y page 117).
RAvoid high engine speeds.
REnter and leave the water only at a shallow
spot, driving at walking speed.
!
Never accelerate before driving into the
water. The bow wave could force water into
the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
RDrive through the water slowly and at a
constant speed.
: Fording depth
RDo not stop vehicle while immersed in
water, and do not shut off the engine.
Vehicles with air
suspension
program (raised
level)
:
!
Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors
while driving through water. Water could
otherwise enter the vehicle interior and
damage the vehicle’s electronics, as well as
the interior equipment.
20
in (50 cm)
Vehicles with
enhanced off-road
package
:
RThere is a very high level of driving
resistance in water. The surface is slippery
and may not be firm, making pulling away
in water difficult and dangerous.
Off-road level 1
Off-road level 2
Off-road level 3
20 in (50 cm)
20 in (50 cm)
23.6 in (60 cm)
RMake sure that only small bow waves are
formed when driving the vehicle through
water.
RClean mud off the tire tread after driving
through water.
RBefore driving through water, determine its
depth.
RTo dry the brakes, apply pressure to the
brake pedal several times while driving
after leaving the water.
!
The water depth must not exceed the
respective value listed in the table. The
ground under the water might not be firm
which could result the water being deeper
than expected when driving the vehicle
through it. Please note that the water level
is correspondingly lower for flowing water.
Crossing obstacles
RSelect the highest vehicle level possible
(
Y page 159).
RSwitch to off-road driving program
(
(
Y page 158) or LOW RANGE mode
Y page 119) before driving through water.
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|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL500, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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