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:
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of
the steering wheel.
: Turns the automatic light control
on or off.
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps at ...
MP3 file playback
If an MP3 CD is to be used, each session must be properly closed but the whole
disc does not have to be finalized.
When Browse is selected, the list of folders and MP3 files is displayed. Select
...
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the
overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light
could affect the ability of the ...
