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Driving over obstacles
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Obstacles could damage the floor of the
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 under-
body and the components of the chassis.
Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other obstacles:
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Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
with Off-road Engineering Package)
(Y page 216).
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Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
without Off-road Engineering Package)
(Y page 215).
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Select LOW RANGE offroad gear (vehicles
with Off-Road Engineering package)
(Y page 217)
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Raise the vehicle level.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-
ing wheel paddle shifter.
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Drive very slowly.
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Drive straight over the center of obstacles.
Traveling uphill
Approach/departure angle
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WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
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Observe the rules on off-road driving.
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Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines or
gradients, but instead follow the direct line of
fall.
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When driving down an incline, make use of the
engine's braking effect. Observe the engine
speed; do not overrev the engine.
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Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
with Off-road Engineering Package)
(Y page 216).
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Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
without Off-road Engineering Package)
(Y page 215).
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Before driving on extreme uphill and downhill
gradients, select the LOW RANGE offroad
gear (vehicles with Off-road Engineering
Package) (Y page 217).
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Drive slowly.
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Avoid high engine speeds. Drive at appropri-
ate engine speeds (maximum 3,000 rpm).
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Use the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter to shift into a lower gear in good time
on long and steep downhill gradients.
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Check the brakes after prolonged off-road
driving.
Hill start assist will aid you when pulling away on
a hill. For further information about hill start
assist, see (Y page 139).
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.
Always observe the approach/departure angle
values (Y page 393).
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
Always observe the maximum gradient climbing
ability values (Y page 393).
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Driving tips
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