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

Driving on sand
Shift the transfer case to LOW
( page 170).
Avoid high engine speeds.
Select the automatic transmission shift
range that is appropriate for off-road
conditions ( page 166).
Drive quickly to overcome rolling resistance.
The vehicle could otherwise dig itself
into the sand.
If ruts are not too deep and your vehicle
has sufficient clearance: drive in the
tracks of other vehicles.
Ruts
Observe the following rules when travelling
along ruts in off-road terrain or roads with
loose gravel:
Shift the transfer case to LOW
( page 170).
Avoid high engine speeds.
Shift the automatic transmission to
shift range 1.
Drive slowly.
!
Check that the ruts are not too deep
and that your vehicle has sufficient
clearance, otherwise your vehicle
could:
be damaged
bottom out on the central ridge
between the ruts and get stuck
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Operation
Driving tips
If the route permits, where ruts are too
deep drive with the wheels on one side
on the middle section of turf.
Checklist after driving off-road
Risk of accident G
If you feel the vehicle vibrate suddenly, hear
driving noises or think that your vehicle has
been damaged, switch on the hazard warning
lamps and slowly come to a stop in a
safe place. Check the tyres, vehicle underbody
and the engine compartment for damage
and leakages.
If you think that the vehicle or the tyres are
unsafe, have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop.
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