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:
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support:
Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease
lumbar support.
Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the
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Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains
under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road
if it becomes separated from the ...
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand,
mud, ice, or snow.
If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to free a stuck vehicle.
Refer to the vehi ...
