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:
Guidelines
The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle
when backing into a parking spot.
To turn the guidelines on or off:
1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled.
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Special Application Services
► Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis components every 5 000
km/3,000 mi.
► Have underbody flushing service performed once a year. ...
Memory Seats
The controls on the driver door are used to program and recall memory settings
for the driver seat, outside mirrors, power steering column, and the adjustable
throttle and brake pedals. ...
