Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 - Manual (Page 219)

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Operation
Driving instructions
ț Check the vehicle clearance before
crossing obstacles.
ț Comply with the warnings
(
୴ page 214) and rules for off-road
driving ( ୴ page 214).
ț Select gear range 1 on the automatic
transmission (
୴ page 142).
ț Cross obstacles (e.g. tree stumps or
big rocks) very slowly by aiming one of
the front wheels at the center of the ob-
stacle, and repeat same with the rear
wheel.
Ruts ț Check the vehicle clearance before
driving in ruts.
ț Comply with the warnings
(
୴ page 214) and rules for off-road
driving ( ୴ page 214).
ț Select gear range 1 on the automatic
transmission (
୴ page 142).
ț Drive slowly next to the ruts rather than
through them if at all possible.
!
Special attention is needed when you
cross obstacles on a steep incline.
The vehicle could slide sideways as a
result of its possible slanted position
which in turn may result in the vehicle
tipping or rolling over.
!
A number of off-road tracks or other by-
roads have deep ruts. If the vehicle
does not have enough ground clear-
ance:
ț it could be damaged
ț the underside of the vehicle may
come down on a surface and re-
main stuck
After off-road driving or crossing obsta-
cles, inspect vehicle for any damage,
especially vehicle undercarriage and
suspension components. Failure to do
so can adversely affect the vehicle’s fu-
ture performance, including increased
chance of an accident.