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If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but
avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the
pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steering
wheel too sharply while returning to the road surface.

It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow
down gradually before returning to the pavement. You may lose
control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too

sharply or abruptly.

It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway

reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a

sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide

sideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and the

safety of others should be your primary concern.

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as

utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than

vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel

drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high

as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are

designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.

Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in

these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an

increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,

personal injury and death.

If your vehicle gets stuck

If the vehicle is stuck it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and

reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press lightly

on the accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating

temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage

to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may

overheat.

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h).

The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

2007 B-Series (mbs)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA (fus)

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  • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed.
  • It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slow down gradually before returning to the pavement.
  • It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or roll over.

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