Operation Manual

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Operation
Driving instructions
앫 Avoid high engine speeds.
앫 Shift automatic transmission to
position 1 (
컄 page 192).
앫 Drive next to the ruts rather than
through them if at all possible.
앫 If the ruts are too deep to drive in, drive
with one side of the vehicle on the
grassy center strip if the route permits.
Returning from off-road driving Off-road driving increases strain on the
vehicle.
We recommend that you inspect the vehi-
cle for possible damage after each off-road
trip. Recognizing any damage and a subse-
quent timely repair reduces the chance of
a possible breakdown or accident later on.
Proceed as follows:
앫 Switch off the off-road driving program
(
컄 page 253).
앫 Switch off the DSR (컄 page 250).
앫 Vehicles with air suspension program*:
Lower the vehicle back to a level
suitable for road conditions, e.g. High-
way/High-speed level (
컄 page 255).
앫 Clean all exterior lamps and check for
possible damage.
앫 Clean the front and rear license plate.
!
Check that the ruts are not too deep and
your vehicle’s clearance is sufficient. Otherwise:
앫 your vehicle may be damaged
앫 the underbody of the vehicle may come in
contact with the ground and you may get
stuck
Warning! G
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi-
ble damage to your vehicle has occurred,
you should turn on the hazard warning flash-
ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau-
tion to an area which is a safe distance from
the roadway.
Inspect the tires and under the vehicle for
possible damage. If the vehicle or tires ap-
pear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or tire
dealer for repairs.
Damage to the vehicle may influence driving
comfort and pose the risk of accident to you
and other drivers.