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:
Second Row Seats
The second row seat can be folded to access the third row. Pull the sliding seat
lever forward; the seat cushion folds, and the seat slides forward.
See Rear Seats . ...
Universal Remote System Operation
Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of a second. The indicator
light will come on while the signal is being transmitted.
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
Any of the t ...
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function (if so equipped for front seats)
The pre-crash seat belt tightens the seat
belt with a motor to help restrain front seat
occupants. This helps reduce the risk of
injury in a collision.
The motor retracts the seat belt under t ...






