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:
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
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Range
This shows the predicted distance (miles or kilometers) that the vehicle should
travel on the remaining fuel, assuming fuel consumption stays constant. ...
Delayed Exit Lighting
Delayed exit lighting illuminates the interior for a period of time after the
key is removed from the ignition.
The ignition must be off for delayed exit lighting to work. When the key is removed, ...
