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:
On-pavement and off-road driving precautions
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher
rollover rate than other types of vehicles.
They have higher ground clearance than
passenger cars to make them capable of
performing in a variety of ...
Driving on a Route
When driving on a routed destination, the map screen automatically displays the
next maneuver.
The pop-up displays the next maneuver direction and the distance from it.
When approximately 400 m ...
Turn signal lamps/side marker lamps
► Switch off the lights.
► Open the hood.
► Turn bulb holder 1 (WY 5 W)/2 (3457A)
counter-clockwise and pull it out.
► Remove the bulb from bulb holder 1/2.
► Inse ...
