R
Select shift range 1.
R
Drive very slowly.
R
As far as possible, try to drive straight over
the centre of obstacles, front wheel first,
then rear wheel.
!
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.
Fording
Water depth
:
must not exceed 30 cm when
the vehicle is loaded and ready to drive.
Loaded and ready to drive means: a full tank,
all fluids topped up and the driver is in the
vehicle.
!
The depth of water must not exceed
30 cm. Note that the possible water depth
is less in flowing water.
R
Establish how deep the water is and the
characteristics of the body of water before
fording.
R
Restrict the shift range to 1 or 2.
R
Avoid high engine speeds.
R
Enter and exit the water at a flat place and
at a steady walking pace.
!
Under no circumstances should you
accelerate before entering the water. The
bow wave could cause water to enter and
damage the engine and neighbouring
assemblies.
R
Drive slowly and at an even speed through
the water.
R
Do not stop.
!
Do not open any of the vehicle’s doors
while fording. Otherwise, water could get
into the vehicle interior and damage the
vehicle’s electronics and interior equip-
ment.
R
Water offers a high degree of resistance,
and the ground is slippery and in some
cases unstable. Therefore, it is difficult and
dangerous to pull away in the water.
R
Ensure that a bow wave does not form as
you drive.
R
Clean any mud from the tyre tread after
crossing a ford.
R
Apply the brakes to dry them after crossing
a ford.
Driving on sand
Observe the following rules when driving on
sand:
R
Select a shift range appropriate to the ter-
rain.
R
Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resist-
ance. The vehicle could otherwise dig itself
into the sand.
R
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles, if pos-
sible. Make sure that the ruts are not too
deep, that the sand is firm enough and that
your vehicle has sufficient ground clear-
ance.
Off-road driving
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