Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, Руководство оператора

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Adapt your driving style to the terrain.
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Do not use the HOLD function on steep
downhill or uphill gradients with slippery or
loose surfaces.
Driving on sand
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
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Select the F drive program.
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Select a higher vehicle level.
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Shift to a lower gear.
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Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist‐
ance; the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
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Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possi‐
ble. Make sure that the following prerequi‐
sites are met:
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The tire ruts are not too deep
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The sand is firm enough
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The ground clearance is sufficient
Fording
Also observe the following information when
fording:
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Vehicles with AIR BODY CONTROL: select
the highest possible vehicle level
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page 208)
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Drive no faster than 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Observe the maximum permissible fording
depth (
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page 360).
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Switch off automatic climate control
(
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page 137).
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Ensure that a bow wave does not form as you
drive.
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Do not stop in the water and do not switch
off the engine. Ensure the ECO start/stop
function is switched off (
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page 153).
Driving in mountainous terrain
Also observe the following information when
driving in mountainous terrain:
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Observe the values of the approach/depar‐
ture angle and of the maximum gradient
(
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page 360).
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Use the braking power of the engine when
driving downhill.
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Shift to a lower gear on uphill gradients and
on long, steep downhill gradients.
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Activate DSR before driving downhill, if nec‐
essary (
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page 188).
Checklist after driving off-road
Driving off-road places greater demands on your
vehicle than driving on normal roads. Check the
entire vehicle for damage and foreign bodies
every time after driving off-road. Foreign bodies
in the wheels or drivetrain can lead to imbalan‐
ces and therefore vibrations.
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If the F or G drive program is selec‐
ted: select another drive program.
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Deactivate DSR.
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Lower the vehicle level again to a level suita‐
ble to the road conditions, e.g. to the normal
level.
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Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
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Check that the service brake is working nor‐
mally after a long downhill stretch.
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