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:
Overriding the speed and follow mode
Whenever the driver is overriding the ACC by depressing the accelerator pedal,
the ACC will not automatically apply the brakes to maintain separation from any
vehicle ahead.
The set speed and gap ...
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of
the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number
where it can be found. ...
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has PASS-Key® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent
system.
PASS-Key III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed when the key ...
