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:
Vehicle Reminder Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create
icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly. ...
Transmission Messages
MANUAL SHIFT
This message displays when the automatic transmission is in manual mode. See
Manual Mode for more information.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
Notice: Do not drive the vehicl ...
Screen modes
Touch the screen mode selection button to view a series of icons, each depicting
a different screen mode (as detailed below). Touch the relevant icon to select the
desired screen mode.
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