Driving on sand
WARNING
Do not reduce the tire inflation pressure
before driving through sand. However, if you
do so, remember to correct the tire inflation
pressure before continuing your trip. Driving
with reduced tire inflation pressure increases
the risk of losing control of the vehicle and
rolling over.
Observe the following rules when driving on sand:
• select a higher vehicle level.
• avoid high engine speeds.
• select a shift range appropriate to the
terrain.
• drive quickly to overcome the rolling
resistance. Otherwise, the vehicle could dig
itself into the sand.
• drive in the tracks of other vehicles if
possible. Make sure that the ruts are not
too deep, that the sand is firm enough and
that your vehicle has sufficient ground
clearance.
See also:
Opening
Switch off the engine.
emove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This switches the ignition to position 0,
which corresponds to having removed the SmartK ...
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes" ().
Traction control is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables
you to pull away and ...
Overview of Tire Quality Grading
Standards
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S.
Government requirement. Their purpose is to
provide drivers with consistent and reliable
information regarding tire performance. Tire
manufacturers ...