Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
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NOTE Damage caused by water when
fording
In the following cases water can penetrate
into the engine compartment and vehicle
interior:
R
The maximum permissible fording depth
is exceeded when driving through stand‐
ing water.
R
When driving through the water a bow
wave forms.
R
Water accumulates when driving through
running water.
#
Do not exceed the maximum permissi‐
ble fording depth and drive slowly
through the water.
The specified value indicates the maximum per‐
missible fording depth for vehicles that are ready
to drive. It applies to slow driving through stand‐
ing water.
Driving through flowing water reduces tire trac‐
tion. The permissible fording depth is then corre‐
spondingly lower.
Observe the notes on off-road driving and ford‐
ing (
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page 128).
Model
1 1 Fording
depth
G 550 27.6 in (70 cm)
Angle of approach/departure
The specified values are maximum values for
vehicles that are ready to drive.
Observe the notes on driving in mountainous ter‐
rain (
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page 128).
Model
1 1 Front 2 2 Rear
G 550 30.9° 29.9°
Maximum gradient climbing ability
The vehicle's gradient climbing ability depends
on the weight distribution in the vehicle, the ter‐
rain conditions and the road surface conditions.
The specified value applies under the following
conditions:
R
The vehicle is ready to drive
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