Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 169)

Driving over obstacles
!
Obstacles could damage the floor of the
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance from the
vehicle when doing so in order to avoid
injury as a result of unexpected vehicle
movements. After driving off-road or over
obstacles, check the vehicle for possible
damage, especially to the underbody and
the components of the chassis.
! Drive with particular care when driving
over an obstacle while driving up or down
a steep slope.
The vehicle could otherwise tilt and slide
sideways or tip over.
Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other
obstacles:
R Observe the safety notes (
Y
page 164) and
the general notes (
Y
page 164) on off-road
driving.
R Shift the transfer case to LOW
RANGE(
Y
page 194).
R Avoid high engine speeds.
R Restrict the shift range to 1(
Y
page 150).
R Make sure that you have enough ground
clearance before driving across an
obstacle.
R Drive very slowly.
R Try to drive straight over the center of
obstacles: front wheel first, then rear
wheel.
Traveling uphill
Approach/departure angle
G WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
i Always observe the approach/departure
angle values (
Y
page 351).
R Observe the safety notes (
Y
page 164) and
the general notes (
Y
page 164) on off-road
driving.
R Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines
or gradients, but instead follow the direct
line of fall. Note that the climbing ability of
your vehicle depends on the terrain
conditions.
R Before driving on extreme uphill and
downhill gradients, shift the transfer case
to LOW RANGE(
Y
page 194).
R Engage the differential locks, if necessary
(
Y
page 196).
R Drive slowly.
R Accelerate gently and make sure that the
wheels are gripping.
R Avoid high engine speeds, except when
driving on sandy and muddy routes with
high driving resistance.
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