Driving tips 213 X Replace missing valve caps. X Check the tyre pressure ( Y page 340). Apply the four-wheel parking brake when recovering other objects ( Y page 166). X Replace dented or damaged rims. X Remove trapped plant matter and twigs. X Remove flammable materials from the exhaust system, e.g. leaves, plant matter and twigs. Diesel particle filter Important safety notes G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust gas flow. There is a risk of fire. Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate- rial can come into contact with hot vehicle components.
In particular, do not park on dry grassland or harvested grain fields. X Check the entire vehicle underside, tyres, steering, chassis and exhaust system for signs of damage. Driving mode X After prolonged driving in mud, sand and water, clean and check the brake discs, brake pads/linings, wheels and axle joints. X Deactivate the regeneration block ( Y page 214). X Observe the additional notes on cleaning after driving off-road ( Y page 290). ! During automatic and manual regenera- tion, extremely hot exhaust gases escape from the exhaust pipe. Maintain a distance of at least one metre to other objects, e.g. parked vehicles, in order to avoid damage to property.
Using cable winches G WARNING The cable may break under excessively heavy loads. There is a risk of serious or even fatal injury. If you drive the vehicle predominantly over short distances or with low loads, automatic regeneration may not be sufficient. If too many particles collect in the diesel par- ticle filter, the В indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The on-board computer then instructs you with a yellow event window ( Y page 131) to start manual regeneration. Manual regeneration lasts approximately 30 minutes up to a maximum of 60 minutes ( Y page 214). If you do not observe the yellow event win- dows and their instructions, you risk:
R Always observe the maximum cable ten- sion prescribed by the winch manufacturer. R Ensure that no-one is in the area of danger when using the winch. R Observe work safety and accident preven- tion regulations as well as the winch man- ufacturer's operating instructions. R Make sure that there are no persons between the cable winch and the object to which the cable is attached. R a reduction in engine performance R Only use the cable winch from the operat- ing position prescribed by the manufac- turer. R having to replace the diesel particle filter ( Y page 139) R Observe the manufacturer's specifications for the maximum permissible load for the cable winch and its accessories.
The value for the weakest component is applicable. Automatic regeneration When the Й indicator lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, automatic regeneration of the diesel particle filter is in progress. R For self recovery of the vehicle, only secure the cable to secure and stable objects. Z