G-Class Owner's Manual - Mercedes G-Class, G-Wagon, G500, G55 ...

Operation
Driving tips
Shift the transfer case to LOW
( page 170).
Engage the differential locks if necessary
( page 174).
Avoid high engine speeds.
Drive slowly.
Shift the automatic transmission to
shift range 1 or 2.
Drive into the water where the ground
is level and do not exceed walking
pace.
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Under no circumstances should you
enter the water too quickly. The bow
wave could cause water to enter and
damage the engine and neighbouring
assemblies.
Drive slowly and at an even speed
through the water.
Do not stop.
There is a high degree of water resistance,
the surface is slippery and in
some cases unstable. It is therefore difficult
and dangerous to pull away in the
water.
Ensure that there is no opportunity for
a bow wave to form as you drive.
Clean any mud from the tyre tread after
fording.
Apply the brakes to dry them after fording.
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Passing obstacles
Observe the following rules when driving
over tree stumps, larger stones and other
obstacles:
Shift the transfer case to LOW
( page 170).
Avoid high engine speeds.
Shift the automatic transmission to
shift range 1.
Drive very slowly.
Pass straight over obstacles, keeping
them to the centre, front wheel first
then rear wheel.
!
Obstacles could damage the floor of
the vehicle or chassis parts. Ask passengers
to offer directions when driving
over large obstacles. Any damage
to the vehicle always increases the risk
of an accident.