Driving tips
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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®
Rmake sure that items of luggage and cargo
are stowed safely and are well secured
(
Y page 260).
Ralways keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on a downhill gradient.
Activate DSR (Y page 192).
may activate earlier in certain situations.
Ralways keep the doors, tailgate, windows
and the tilt/sliding sunroof closed while the
vehicle is in motion.
G Warning!
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.
Radapt the speed to suit the terrain
conditions. The more uneven, worn or
steeper the terrain is, the slower you should
drive.
Rdrive slowly and at an even speed through
the water. Ensure that a bow wave does not
form as you drive.
Rdrive with extreme care on unfamiliar off-
road routes where visibility is poor. For
safety reasons, get out of the vehicle first
and survey the off-road route.
Rlook out for obstacles, such as rocks, holes,
tree stumps and furrows.
Rcheck the depth of water before fording
rivers and streams.
Rdo not stop in water and do not switch the
engine off.
General information
Read this section before driving your vehicle
off-road. Practice by traveling over more
gentle off-road terrain first.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics
of your vehicle and the gear change process
before driving through difficult terrain.
The following driving systems are specially
adapted to off-road driving:
Rdrive quickly on sand to overcome the
rolling resistance. Otherwise, the vehicle
could dig itself into the sand.
Rdo not jump with the vehicle. This
interrupts the vehicle's traction.
Ralways keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on slopes.
Rdo not shift the automatic transmission to
transmission position N.
Roff-road drive program (Y page 193)
Roff-road ABS (Y page 66)
Roff-road 4ETS (Y page 67)
Roff-road ESP®(Y page 68)
Rhill start assist
RAIRMATIC package (Y page 183)
RDSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
(
Y page 192)
Observe the following notes:
Check list before driving off-road
Rstop your vehicle and, if necessary, select
the off-road drive program (Y page 193)
before driving off-road.
X Engine oil level: check the engine oil and
top it up if necessary.
Rvehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
select a vehicle level that is suitable for the
terrain. Make sure there is always sufficient
ground clearance to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
The oil supply can only be guaranteed on
steep slopes if the engine oil level is
sufficient.
!
If the engine oil warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in motion, stop the
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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