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It requires special knowledge and skills different from those needed for highway driving. Successful
off-roading comes from a combination of theory and practice. This includes knowing the right way to
handle the expected and the unexpected ⇒ .
Safety must always have top priority. Never overestimate your own abilities or underestimate the diffi‐
culties that come with driving off-road. Never let determination get the better of your common sense.
If the going gets too difficult, turn back and find a better route to your destination.
The wide range of terrain you can come up against, and the many risks and dangers the terrain may
hide, make it impossible to foresee and deal in this Manual with every conceivable off-road situation
you may face. For this reason, it is vital for you to know what lies ahead and evaluate possible dan‐
gers before trying to drive over difficult or unfamiliar terrain.
The vehicle is not designed for trips with an expedition-like character.
In All-wheel drive (4MOTION) vehicles, different driving modes can be selected with 4MOTION Active
Control ⇒4MOTION Active Control .
Before driving off-road, switch off the driver assistance systems and parking assistance systems.
Checklist
Before using the vehicle off-road, follow these steps to be able to drive and control the vehi‐
cle off-road:
Read and pay attention to the safety notes for driving off-road Safety notes when driving off-road.
Sit so that you can clearly see the terrain in front of you.
Every occupant must properly fasten the safety belt belonging to the seat he or she occupies and
keep the belt properly fastened while riding in the vehicle Safety belts.
Wear shoes that give your feet a good grip and feel for the pedals.
WARNING
Not wearing safety belts, or wearing them improperly will increase the risk of serious injuries
when driving off-road. Holding the steering wheel improperly will reduce your ability to control the
vehicle and can also increase the risk of injury when driving off-road.
Properly worn safety belts are the single most effective means of reducing the risk of serious
injury and death during sudden braking or driving maneuvers and in automobile accidents. For
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