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Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
ance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig itself
into the sand.
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Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi-
ble. Make sure that:
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the tyre ruts are not too deep
-
the sand is firm enough
-
your vehicle has sufficient ground clear-
ance
Tyre ruts and unpaved roads
!
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:
R
Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
without Off-Road Engineering package)
(
Y
page 228).
R
Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
with Off-Road Engineering package)
(
Y
page 229).
R
Select a higher vehicle level.
R
Avoid high engine speeds.
R
Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddle.
R
Drive slowly.
R
Where ruts are too deep, drive with the
wheels on one side on the middle section of
turf if possible.
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. Any damage to the vehicle
always increases the risk of an accident.
Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other obstacles:
R
Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
without Off-Road Engineering package)
(
Y
page 228).
R
Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
with Off-Road Engineering package)
(
Y
page 229).
R
Select LOW RANGE offroad gear (vehicles
with Off-Road Engineering package)
(
Y
page 230)
R
Raise the vehicle level.
R
Avoid high engine speeds.
R
Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand steer-
ing wheel gearshift paddle.
R
Drive very slowly.
R
Drive straight over the centre of obstacles.
Travelling uphill
Approach/departure angle
G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn on a steep incline, the vehicle could slip
sideways, tip and overturn. There is a risk of
an accident.
When driving on an incline, drive into the line
of fall (upwards or downwards in a straight
line) and do not turn.
R
Observe the warnings for off-road driving
(
Y
page 176).
R
Follow the line of fall when driving on slopes
and steep inclines.
R
Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
without Off-Road Engineering package)
(
Y
page 228).
R
Select the Offroad drive program (vehicles
with Off-Road Engineering package)
(
Y
page 229).
R
Before driving on extreme uphill and downhill
gradients, select the LOW RANGE offroad
gear (vehicles with Off-Road Engineering
package) (
Y
page 230).
R
Drive slowly.
R
Accelerate gently and make sure that the
wheels are gripping.
R
Avoid high engine speeds, except when driv-
ing on sandy and muddy routes with high driv-
ing resistance.
R
Use the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle to shift to a lower gear appropriate to
the gradient.
R
Use the left-hand gearshift paddle to shift to a
lower gear on long and steep downhill gradi-
ents.
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