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:
Seats
WARNING
► Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown ...
Xenon headlamp bulb replacement
1. Twist and lift off the domed cap.
2. Rotate the collar securing the bulb to the lamp and release the bulb.
3. Pull off the electrical connector and remove the bulb unit.
4. Insert the new bulb ...
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin
and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Clean your skin and nails with soap an ...
