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:
Rear towing point
The rear towing point is located behind a removal panel in the lower rear bumper.
The rear towing point may be used to tow another vehicle if required.
1. Rotate each of the fasteners 90 degrees ...
Commandshift
If CommandShift™ is selected in high range, gears 1 or 2 may be used for moving
off from stationary. In low range, gears 1, 2 or 3 may be used, which may prove
useful in certain off-road driving ...
Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position
To return the seat to the normal seating position:
1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
2. Make sure there is nothing that could become trapped under the seat.
3. Release the s ...
