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necessary. Foreign objects can disturb the Rdrive slowly.
balance and cause vibrations.
X Test the brakes.
Rwhere ruts are too deep, drive with the
wheels on one side on the middle section
of turf if possible.
Driving on sand
G Warning!
Crossing obstacles
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure before continuing your trip. Driving
with reduced tire inflation pressure increases
the risk of losing control of the vehicle and
rolling over.
Observe the following rules when driving on
sand:
Rselect a higher vehicle level.
!
Obstacles could damage the floor of the
Ravoid high engine speeds.
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance from the
vehicle when doing so in order to avoid
injury as a result of unexpected vehicle
movements. After driving off-road or over
obstacles, check the vehicle for possible
damage, especially to the underbody and
the components of the chassis.
Rselect a shift range appropriate to the
terrain.
Rdrive quickly to overcome the rolling
resistance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig
itself into the sand.
Rdrive in the tracks of other vehicles if
possible. Make sure that the ruts are not
too deep, that the sand is firm enough and
that your vehicle has sufficient ground
clearance.
Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other
obstacles:
Tire ruts and gravel roads
Rselect the off-road drive program
Observe the following rules when driving
along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with
loose gravel:
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gear (Y page 157).
Y page 204) or the LOW RANGE off-road
Ravoid high engine speeds.
Rselect shift range 1.
Rdrive very slowly.
Rdrive straight over the center of obstacles:
front wheel first, then rear wheel.
!
Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged
or bottom out and get stuck.
Rselect the off-road drive program
(
gear (Y page 157).
Y page 204) or the LOW RANGE off-road
Rselect a higher vehicle level.
Ravoid high engine speeds.
Rselect shift range 1.
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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