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:
Opening and closing windows with the mechanical key
The driver’s door key operation also allows
you to open and close all door windows.
To open the windows, turn the driver’s door
key cylinder to the rear of the vehicle for
longer than 1 se ...
Range change indicators
In Hi, the Hi range switch indicator is illuminated.
In Lo, the green warning lamp in the instrument pack and the Lo range switch
indicator are illuminated.
While a range change is in progress, ...
Turn signal lamps/side marker lamps
► Switch off the lights.
► Open the hood.
► Turn bulb holder 1 (WY 5 W)/2 (3457A)
counter-clockwise and pull it out.
► Remove the bulb from bulb holder 1/2.
► Inse ...
