Mercedes-benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual download pdf (Page 308)

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Operation

Driving instructions

Off-road driving rules

앫 Engage the Off-road driving program

(

컄 page 248) before driving under

off-road conditions.

앫 If equipped with vehicle level control*,

make sure you select a vehicle level ap-

propriate to the topographical condi-

tions. Always make sure the vehicle

has enough ground clearance.

앫 Fasten items being carried as securely

as possible (

컄 page 259).

앫 Always navigate gradients with the en-

gine on and with the transmission en-

gaged in a gear. Switch on the DSR

(

컄 page 245) to help maintain a preset

speed.

Checklist before off-road driving

Engine oil level

앫 Check the engine oil level with the

control system (ML 500 only)

(

컄 page 328), or with the oil dipstick

(ML 350 only) (

컄 page 330).

Only with a proper oil level can the

vehicle obtain a trouble-free oil supply,

even on steep gradients.

i

We recommend keeping doors, tail-

gate, windows, and tilt/sliding sun-

roof* closed whenever driving in

off-road mode.

!

Observe the following during off-road

driving:

앫 Adjust vehicle speed to condition of

terrain. The more uneven, rutty and

steeper the terrain, the lower the

speed should be.

앫 Watch out for obstacles, such as

rocks, holes, tree stumps and ruts.

앫 Be especially careful when driving

in unknown territory. It may be nec-

essary to get out of the vehicle and

scout the path you intend to take.

앫 Before driving through water, deter-

mine its depth.

앫 Do not stop vehicle while immersed

in water, and do not shut off the

engine.

앫 In sandy soil, please drive at a

steady speed as allowed by condi-

tions. This helps overcome the vehi-

cle rolling resistance and reduces

the likelihood of the vehicle sinking

into the ground.

앫 Do not initiate jumps with the vehi-

cle. It interrupts the forward mo-

mentum of the vehicle.

앫 Always drive onto slopes with the

engine running and the vehicle in

gear.

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