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 ...
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Playing a portable device
If you are using a USB mass storage device or approved iPod, you can control
playback using the touch screen controls.
If you are using a Bluetooth® device, you can control playback using the touc ...
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)
To contact the Customer Assistance Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed
in this section. Customer assistance is available Monday through Friday, 08:00 to
20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 08:00 ...
Door Locks
To lock or unlock a door manually:
► From the inside, use the door lock knob on the window sill.
► From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press
the ...
