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:
Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range
of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the turn
signal, a double warning tone sounds. Red
warning lamp 1 flashes. If the turn signal
remains on, de ...
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead)
The vehicle may have an Overhead DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The
RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the
front radio. The RSE system include ...
DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons
Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several icons.
Press the softkeys under any icon during DVD playback. See the icon list below
for more information.
► rear seat passeng ...
