Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL, Руководство оператора

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Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
ance. Otherwise the vehicle's wheels could
become stuck in loose ground.
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Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if pos-
sible. 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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Select a higher 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
! 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 vehi-
cle 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 com-
ponents of the chassis.
Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other obsta-
cles:
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Select the LOW RANGE off-road gear
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page 259).
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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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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.
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When driving down an incline, make use of
the engine's braking effect. Observe the
engine speed; do not overrev the engine.
Driving tips
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