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
...
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:
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bag and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact and rollover supplemental air bag systems
The side air bags are located in the outside
of the seatback of the front seats. The
curtain and rollover air bags are located in
the side roof rails. These systems are
designed to meet volu ...
Government end users
If the DATABASE is for a region of North America and is being acquired by or
on behalf of the United States government or any other entity seeking or applying
rights similar to those customarily c ...
OnStar Additional Information
Transferring Service
Push to request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor can assist in canceling or removing account
information. If OnStar receives information that vehicle owne ...
