Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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 and rollover.
• Before tackling steep downhill gradients,
select shift range 1.
• Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient,
brake
gently. When doing so, make sure that the
vehicle is facing in the direction of the line
of fall.
• Check that the brakes are working normally
after a long downhill stretch.
The special off-road ABS setting enables
a precise, brief and repeated locking of the
front wheels, causing them to dig into the
loose earth. Be aware that the front wheels
easily skid across the ground surface if
completely braked and therefore lose their
ability to steer.
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.
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Driving systems
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See also:
Storing Memory Positions
To save into memory:
1. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside
mirrors, power steering column, and the throttle and brake pedals.
See Power Mirrors , ...
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (Amber)
Illuminates briefly as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on.
If the lamp remains on or illuminates while driving, there is a fault with the
ABS system. Drive with care, avoiding heavy br ...
Automatic low speed switch-OFF
If the speed of the vehicle decreases below 18 mph (30 km/h), the ACC system
will be automatically switched off and the warning lamp will go out.
If the brakes were being applied by the ACC system, ...
