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twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust
system, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
When driving off-road, substances such as sand,
mud and water or water mixed with oil may get
into the brakes. This could result in a reduced
braking effect or in total brake failure and also in
increased wear and tear. The braking charac-
teristics change depending on the material
entering the brakes. Clean the brakes after driv-
ing off-road. If you detect a reduced braking
effect or grinding noises, have the brake system
checked in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible. Adapt your driving style to the
different braking characteristics.
Driving off-road increases the likelihood of dam-
age to the vehicle, which, in turn, can lead to
failure of the mechanical assembly or systems.
Adapt your driving style to suit the terrain con-
ditions. Drive carefully. Have damage to the
vehicle rectified immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Do not shift into transmission position i when
driving off-road. You could lose control of the
vehicle if you attempt to brake the vehicle using
the service brake. If the gradient is too steep for
your vehicle, drive back down in reverse gear.
General notes
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Environmental note
Protection of the environment is of primary
importance. Treat nature with respect.
Observe all prohibiting signs.
Read this section carefully before driving your
vehicle off-road. Practice by driving over more
gentle off-road terrain first.
Familiarize yourself with the characteristics of
your vehicle and the gear shift operation before
driving through difficult terrain.
The following driving systems are specially
adapted to off-road driving:
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The Off-road drive program (vehicles without
Off-Road Engineering package)
(Y page 216)
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Off-road and Off-road Plus drive programs
(vehicles with Off-Road Engineering package)
(Y page 217)
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LOW RANGE off-road gear (vehicles with the
Off-Road Engineering package)
(Y page 218)
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Differential lock (vehicles with the Off-Road
Engineering package) (Y page 218)
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Off-road ABS (Y page 67)
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Off-road 4ETS (Y page 70)
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Off-road ESP
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(Y page 71)
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AIRMATIC package (vehicle level)
(Y page 185)
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DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
(Y page 215)
Observe the following notes:
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Stop the vehicle before starting to drive along
an off-road route. If necessary, select the off-
road program (Y page 217) or shift to the
LOW RANGE off-road gear (Y page 218).
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Select a vehicle level that is suitable for the
terrain. To avoid damaging the vehicle, make
sure there is always sufficient ground clear-
ance.
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Check that items of luggage and loads are
stowed safely and are well secured
(Y page 300).
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Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving on a downhill gradient. Activate
DSR (Y page 215).
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Always keep the engine running and in gear
when driving down an incline.
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Adapt your speed to the terrain. The rougher,
steeper or more ruts on the terrain, the slower
your speed should be.
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Do not jump with the vehicle as this will inter-
rupt the vehicle's propulsion.
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Drive with extreme care on unfamiliar off-road
routes where visibility is poor. For safety rea-
sons, get out of the vehicle first and survey
the off-road route.
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Look out for obstacles, such as rocks, holes,
tree stumps and furrows.
Driving tips
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Driving and parking
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