Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Brow of hill - Traveling uphill - Driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Brow of hill

When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly reduce pressure on the accelerator immediately before reaching the brow of the hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive over the top of the hill.

This style of driving prevents:

the vehicle from lifting off the ground on the brow of a hill
loss of traction
the vehicle from traveling too quickly down the other side

    Maximum gradient-climbing capability
    For good road surface conditions, the maximum gradient-climbing capability is 100%, which corresponds to an approach/ departure angle of 45°. Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capability ...

    Driving downhill
    • Drive slowly. • Do not drive at an angle down steep inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive with the front wheels aligned straight. Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways, tip ...

    See also:

    Automatic drive positioner
    SET/memory switches The automatic drive positioner system has three features: ► Entry/exit function► Memory storage► Setting memory function ...

    Back-Up Lamps
    To replace this bulb: 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate   for more information. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until the ...

    Selecting HDC
    1. Press to switch HDC on and off. 2. Press to increase the set speed. 3. Press to decrease the set speed. HDC can be selected at speeds below 50 mph (80 km/h). HDC can be used in D, R or Comman ...