Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Brow of hill - Traveling uphill - Driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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:

    Tail lamps with LEDs
    1 Rear fog lamp 2 Backup lamp ► Switch off the lights. ► Open the cargo compartment. ► Open the side trim panel. ► Turn the corresponding bulb holder counter-clockwise ...

    New Vehicle Break-In
    Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: ► If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed at 88 km/h ( ...

    Avoiding flat spots
    In order to minimize flat spotting, the tire pressures can be increased to the maximum as stated on the tire sidewall, for the period when the vehicle is stationary. Tires must be returned to the ...