Driving on sand
Observe the following rules when driving on
sand:
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vehicles withthe AIRMATIC package:
select a raised vehicle level.
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avoid high engine speeds.
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use the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter to shift to a lower gearappropriate
to the terrain.
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drive quickly to overcome the rolling
resistance. Otherwise the vehicle's wheels
could become stuckinloose ground.
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drive in the tracks of other vehicles if
possible. Make sure that:
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the tire ruts are not too deep.
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the sand is sufficiently firm.
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the ground clearance of the vehicle is
sufficient.
Tire ruts and gravel roads
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Check that the ruts are not too deep and
that your vehicle has sufficient clearance.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged
or bottom out and get stuck.
Observe the following rules when driving
along ruts in off-road terrain or on roads with
loose gravel:
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vehicles with the AIRMATIC package:
select a raised vehicle level.
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avoid high engine speeds.
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shift to a lower gear using the left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter.
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drive slowly.
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where ruts are too deep, drive with the
wheels of one side on the center grassy
area, if possible.
Driving over obstacles
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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.
Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other
obstacles:
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raise the vehicle level.
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avoid high engine speeds.
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shift to a lower gear using the left-hand
steering wheel paddle shifter.
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drive very slowly.
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drive straight over the center of obstacles.
Traveling uphill
Approach/departure angle
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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.
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Observe the rules on off-road driving.
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Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines
or gradients, but instead follow the direct
line of fall. The maximum gradient-climbing
capability of your vehicle is 100%, which
corresponds to an approach/departure
190
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