Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 307)

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Operation
Driving instructions
Off-road driving
Read this chapter carefully before you be-
gin off-road travel.
Familiarize yourself with the vehicle char-
acteristics and gear changing before you
attempt any difficult terrain off-road driv-
ing. We recommend that you start out with
easy off-road travel.
Special driving features for off-road
driving
The following driving features are available
for specific kind of operation:
ț Off-road – ABS ( ୴ page 94)
ț Off-road – ESP ® ( ୴ page 98)
ț Off-road – 4-ETS ( ୴ page 99)
ț Start-off assist system ( ୴ page 191)
ț Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
(
୴ page 243)
ț Off-road driving program ( ୴ page 248)
ț Air suspension* ( ୴ page 249)
Warning!
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Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected ob-
stacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehi-
cle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
Do not drive along the side of a slope (dan-
ger of vehicle rollover). The vehicle might
otherwise rollover. If in doing so the vehicle
begins to show a tendency to roll, immedi-
ately steer into a line of gravity (straight up
or downhill).
Never let the vehicle roll backwards in idle.
You may lose control of the vehicle if you
use only the service brake.
Warning!
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Sand, dirt, mud and other material having
friction property can cause exceptional wear
and tear as well as brake failure.
Have the brakes checked for dirt build-up
and cleaned. There is otherwise a risk that
full braking power may not be available in an
emergency.