Mercedes-Benz 2005 G 500 - Manual (Page 225)

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Operation
Driving instructions
Checklist before off-road driving
Engine oil level
ț Check the engine oil level
(
୴ page 240). The display ENGINE OIL
LEVEL - OK must appear in the multi-
function display.
Only then can the vehicle obtain a trou-
ble-free oil supply, even on steep gradi-
ents.
Tires
ț Check the tread depth and maintain
specified tire inflation pressure
(a placard with the recommended tire
inflation pressures is located on the
driver’s door B-pillar (
୴ page 251)).
ț Check tires for possible damage and
remove foreign objects.
ț Replace missing valve caps.
Rims
ț Dented or bent rims can cause tire in-
flation pressure loss and damage the
tire beads. For this reason, check and,
if necessary, change rims before driv-
ing off-road.
Vehicle tool kit
ț Check if the vehicle jack is functional.
ț In all cases take the vehicle tool kit, a
strong tow rope, a shovel and a small
plank (to put under the vehicle jack on
sandy soil) with you.
ț Avoid excessive engine
speeds – drive at moderate engine
speeds (max. 3000 rpm).
ț Before driving through water, deter-
mine its depth.
ț Do not stop vehicle while immersed
in water, and do not shut off the en-
gine.
ț In sandy soil, drive at a steady
speed as allowed by conditions.
This helps overcome the vehicle
rolling resistance and reduces the
likelihood of the vehicle sinking into
the ground.
ț Do not initiate jumps with the vehi-
cle. It interrupts the forward mo-
mentum of the vehicle.
ț Always drive on slopes with the en-
gine running and the vehicle in
gear.
ț Inspect the vehicle for possible
damage after each off-road trip.