Mercedes-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
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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:
Cockpit
1. Instrument brightness control switch
2. TRIP/RESET switch for twin trip odometer
3. Headlight, fog light and turn signal
switch
— Headlight
— Turn signal
— Fog light
4. Steeri ...
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch 1 on. The indicator light
2 will come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
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Programing
With the engine switched off;
1. Ensure that the ignition system is on.
2. Hold the end of the original garage door opener hand-held transmitter 2 to
6 inches (50 to 150 mm) away from the transc ...
