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:
Brake booster
Check the brake booster function as
follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and
release the foot brake pedal more than
20 times. When the foot brake pedal
movement (distance of travel) rema ...
Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and o ...
Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter
1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. See Engine Compartment Overview
.
2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover.
3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ ...
