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Driving instructions
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ROff-road 4-ETS (Y page 64)
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehicle
cannot complete the attempted climb, back it
down in reverse gear.
RHill-start assist system (Y page 113)
RDownhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
(
Y page 152)
Do not drive along the side of a slope. The
vehicle might otherwise rollover. If in doing so
the vehicle begins to show a tendency to roll,
immediately steer into a line of gravity
(straight up or downhill).
ROff-road driving program (Y page 155)
RAir suspension program (Y page 155)
Off-road driving rules
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you use
only the service brake. For information on
driving downhill, see “Driving downhill”.
REngage the off-road driving program
(
Y page 155) before driving under off-road
conditions.
RVehicles with air suspension program:
Make sure you select a vehicle level
(Y page 156) appropriate to the
topographical conditions. Always make
sure the vehicle has enough ground
clearance.
G Warning!
Sand, dirt, mud and other material having
friction property can cause exceptional wear
and tear as well as brake failure.
Have the brakes checked for dirt build-up and
cleaned. There is otherwise a risk that full
braking power may not be available in an
emergency.
RFasten items being carried as securely as
possible (Y page 186).
RAlways navigate gradients with the engine
on and with the transmission engaged in a
gear. Switch on the DSR (Y page 152) to
help maintain a preset speed.
G Warning!
Vehicles with air suspension program: Please
be aware that by raising the vehicle level, the
center of gravity also rises. Therefore, always
ensure that the vehicle level is as low as
possible. With higher ride height the ESP®
may activate earlier in certain situations.
!
Observe the following during off-road
driving:
RKeep doors, tailgate, windows, and tilt/
sliding sunroof closed whenever driving
off-road.
Read this chapter carefully before you begin
off-road travel.
RAdjust vehicle speed to condition of
terrain. The more uneven, rutty and
steeper the terrain, the lower the speed
should be. Drive through water slowly at
an even speed, avoiding a bow wave.
Familiarize yourself with the vehicle
characteristics and gear changing before you
attempt any difficult terrain off-road driving.
We recommend that you start out with easy
off-road travel.
RBe especially careful when driving in
unknown territory. It may be necessary
to get out of the vehicle and scout the
path you intend to take.
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available for
specific kind of operation:
RWatch out for obstacles, such as rocks,
holes, tree stumps and ruts.
ROff-road ABS (Y page 62)
RBefore driving through water, determine
its depth.
ROff-road ESP® (Y page 65)
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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