Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Traveling uphill
Driving over obstacles
Obstacles could damage the floor of the
vehicle or components of the chassis. Ask
passengers for guidance when driving over
large obstacles. The passenger should
always keep a safe distance fr ...
Approach/departure angle
1 Approach/departure angle, front
2 Approach/departure angle, rear
• Comply with the rules for off-road
driving.
• Do not drive at an angle on slopes,
inclines or gradients, but instead ...
See also:
Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket Seats Only)
On vehicles with second row bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, ...
Maximum load limits
Maximum trailer loads
Never allow the total trailer load to exceed
the value specified in the “Towing load/
specification” later in this section. The total
trailer load equals trailer weigh ...
HDC operation
With HDC engaged, the speed of descent can be altered using the cruise control
steering wheel switches, as follows:
• To increase speed press and hold the + switch (2) until the desired speed ...






