Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Brow of hill - Traveling uphill - Driving tips - Driving and parking - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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:

    Map split screen
    1. TMC (Traffic Message Channel) information. 2. Compass (always indicates north). Press to change style of icon. 3. Normal screen. 4. Next direction display. 5. Current vehicle position. 6. Ve ...

    Brake (amber)
    USA.   Canada.   Illuminates briefly as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on. If the lamp illuminates after starting the engine or while driving, suspect worn brake pads ...

    Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system
    Precautions on LDP system WARNING ► The LDP system will not steer the vehicle or prevent loss of control. It is the driver’s responsibility to stay alert, drive safely, keep the vehi ...