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 ...
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Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap).
Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Keep belts clean and dry.
WARNING
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. ...
Switching the rear window wiper on/off
Combination switch
1 Switch
2 To wipe with washer fluid
3 To switch on intermittent wiping
4 0 To switch off intermittent wiping
5 To wipe with washer fluid
► Turn the SmartKey to po ...
Towing safety
Trailer hitch
Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer tow
package. The trailer tow package includes a
receiver-type frame mounted hitch. This
hitch is rated for the maximum towing
capacity of ...






