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:
Emergency brake assist (EBA)
If the driver rapidly applies the brakes, EBA automatically boosts the braking
force to its maximum, in order to bring the vehicle to a halt as quickly as possible.
If the driver applies the brake ...
Displays and controls
1 Speedometer with
segments
2 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: dimmer
3 Reset button
4 Adjusts the instrument
cluster lighting: brighter
5 Tachometer
6 Fuel gauge
7 Multifunction ...
Checking the tire pressures
Important safety notes
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely
affect handling ...






