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:
Radiator
Vehicles with a diesel engine: do not
cover the radiator, for example with a
winter front or bug cover. Otherwise, the
readings of the on-board-diagnostic
system may be inaccurate. Some of these
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Fitting the detachable tow hitch
1. Remove the protective cover from the tow hitch and stow it in the tow hitch
stowage area.
2. The tow hitch can only be installed when the green locking lever is in the
unlocked position.
3. ...
Grass/gravel/snow
This program should be used where a firm surface is covered with loose or slippery
material.
Note: For deep gravel it is recommended that the Sand program is selected.
Note: If the vehicle is un ...
