Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2020, Operating Instructions Manual

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The following driving systems and equipment
help you to safely drive off-road:
R
ABS deactivation (
Y
page 106)
R
Differential locks (
Y
page 111)
R
Transfer case (
Y
page 113)
Checklist before driving off-road
X
Check the fuel and AdBlue
®
supplies
(
Y
page 68) and top up (
Y
page 125).
X Engine: check the oil level and top up the
oil (
Y
page 164).
Before driving up or down steep gradients,
fill the oil to the maximum level.
i If you drive up or down steep gradients,
the
4
symbol may appear in the display.
The engine operating safety is not put at risk
if you have filled the engine oil to the maxi-
mum level before the journey.
X
Vehicle tool kit: check that the jack is
working (
Y
page 172).
X
Make sure that a wheel wrench, wooden
underlay for the jack, a robust tow cable
and a folding spade are carried in the vehi-
cle.
X
Tyres: check the tread depth (
Y
page 196)
and tyre pressure (
Y
page 198).
X Folding underride guard: fold the under-
ride guard to the off-road position
(
Y
page 119).
Example: mud flap
X Attach the mud flap to hook
:
using
ring
;
in the direction of the arrow.
Checklist before fording
Example: adhesive label for fording depth
X
Assess the fording depth and characteristics
of the body of water before driving through
it. As a precaution, have a closer look on
foot.
X
Identify the maximum permissible water
depth for fording on fording capability
sticker
:
.
X
Switch off the auxiliary heating (
Y
page 61).
X
Wait for the auxiliary heating run-on phase
to end.
i If there is no fording depth sticker
:
in
the vehicle, the fording depth is at the wheel
centre.
Rules for off-road driving
G
WARNING
If you drive over obstacles or in ruts, the
steering wheel may jerk out of your grip,
causing injury to your hands.
Always hold the steering wheel firmly with
both hands. When driving over obstacles,
you must expect steering forces to increase
briefly and suddenly.
! Avoid frequently fording in dirty water up
to the maximum fording depth without
cleaning the vehicle in between. Observe
the notes on cleaning after driving off-road
or on construction sites. Otherwise assem-
blies, e.g. alternators, designed for arduous
conditions may be damaged.
Do not shift to neutral or disengage the clutch
when driving in mountainous terrain. You
could lose control of the vehicle while trying to
brake with the service brake. If your vehicle is
Driving tips
121
Driving mode
Z