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
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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:
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood release lever, located in the left-hand front footwell.
2. Lift the hood safety catch lever, located below the center point of the hood,
then raise the hood. ...
Lumbar Adjustment
To adjust the lumbar support:
Press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease
lumbar support.
Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to raise or lower the
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HD radio™ receiver operation
HD Radio™ technology operates in a very similar way to the standard AM/FM system.
Information on storing stations, waveband selection etc., is given under 113, RADIO
CONTROLS.
When an HD Radio ...
