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:
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
WARNING
Exposure to high voltage can cause shock, burns, and even death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can only be serviced by technicians with special training.
High voltage componen ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the vehicle battery, see Battery .
If the vehicle's battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and
some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to ...
Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output
Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time. An audio
source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear
Auxiliary Jack.
Press to turn the r ...






