Operation
Driving instructions
Standing water
For more information, see “Driving through
water” (୴ page 324).
Warning!
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Do not drive through flooded areas or water
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
Off-road driving
Warning!
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If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment.
Do not load items on the basic carrier bars*.
It may cause instability during some maneu-
vers which could result in an accident.
For more information, see “Winter driving”
୴ page 384).
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Water in these areas could cause
Drive slowly in unknown terrain. This will
make it easier to recognize unexpected ob-
stacles and avoid damage to the vehicle.
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damage to electrical components
wiring of the engine or transmission
To help avoid the vehicle rolling over, never
turn it around on steep inclines. If the vehi-
cle cannot complete the attempted climb,
back it down in reverse gear.
or could result
in water being ingested by the engine
through the air intake, causing severe inter-
nal engine damage.
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Any such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Do not drive along the side of a slope. The
vehicle might otherwise rollover. If in doing
so the vehicle begins to show a tendency to
roll, immediately steer into a line of gravity
i Vehicles with air suspension program*:
Select the raised level (୴ page 255) before
driving through standing water.
(straight up or downhill).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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