210 Driving tips Benz body manufacturer portal: http://bb- portal.mercedes-benz.com . Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of approved equipment and bodies with Daimler mounting certification. Equipment and body manufacturers may provide the Daimler cer- tificate for devices with mounting certifica- tion. off-road. If you then notice grinding noises or a reduction in braking performance, have the brake system checked at a qualified special- ist workshop as quickly as possible. Adapt your driving style to the altered braking con- ditions. Driving off-road demands special driving skills and concentration.
Furthermore, the driver must take special care when driving off- road and before driving on-road again. Please make sure you read this section thor- oughly before attempting to drive the vehicle off-road. You will then understand the partic- ular advantages your vehicle offers to enable you to always reach your destination safely. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you prac- tice driving off-road in less demanding ter- rain. When driving on difficult terrain for the first time, ask an experienced off-road driver to accompany and advise you.
Driving mode Driving off-road Important safety notes G WARNING When driving off-road, your body is subject to forces from all directions due to the uneven surface. You could be thrown from your seat, for instance. There is a danger of injury. Always wear a seat belt, even when driving off- road. Check list before driving off-road G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire. When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped.
In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop. X Engine: check the engine oil level and top up the engine oil if necessary ( Y page 297). Before driving up or down extreme gradients, check that the engine oil is topped up to the maximum level. i If you drive up or down extremely steep gradients, the 4 symbol may appear in the status area of the on-board computer. If the engine oil has been topped up to the maximum level beforehand, this will not affect the operating safety of the engine. Driving off-road increases the possibility of vehicle damage which may cause assemblies or systems to fail. Adapt your driving style to off-road conditions. Drive carefully.
Have vehicle damage rectified immediately at a qualified specialist workshop. When driving off-road, dirt, sand, mud and water mixed with oil, for example, can soil the brakes. This can lead to reduced braking per- formance or to total failure of the brakes, also from increased wear. The braking character- istics change depending on the material that has penetrated. Clean the brakes after driving X Steering: check the steering oil level and top up if necessary ( Y page 297). X Vehicle tools: if necessary, take along an additional durable tow cable and folding spade. X Tyres: check tread depth ( Y page 338) and tyre pressure ( Y page 340). X Driving on easily ignitable surfaces:
activate the regeneration block if neces- sary ( Y page 214).