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:
Mud-ruts
This program should be used for crossing terrain that is muddy, rutted, soft
or uneven.
Low range is recommended for this program and if not selected, the message center
will prompt you.
If th ...
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergencyspare wheel
► Lift the trunk floor up.
1 Alignment bolt
2 Towing eye
3 Lug wrench
4 Ratchet wrench
5 Velcro fastener
6 Jack
7 Wheel bolts
8 Folding wheel chock
9 Fuse allocation chart
10 Stowage ...
Dimensions
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