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:
Wheel changing safety
Before raising the vehicle or changing a wheel, ensure that you read and comply
with the following warnings.
WARNING
Always find a safe place to stop, off the highway and away from traffic.
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Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons
Touch-sensitive screen buttons are located on the screen. When a screen button
has been selected, a beep sounds. Screen buttons are highlighted when a feature
is available. ...
Using TMC
Dynamic route guidance will calculate an alternative route to avoid a traffic
event when the system receives an event warning. The system calculates a new route
for all sections. However, if any w ...
