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:
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant
of your transportation needs, yo ...
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
...
Using winter tires
M+S (mud and snow) marking on the tire sidewall indicates an 'all season' tire
designed for use all year round, including cold temperatures, snow and ice.
This symbol identifies dedicated ...
