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:
Ascending steep slopes
When ascending steep slopes with HDC selected, the vehicle will allow full control
to the driver in the normal manner. If HDC is switched off, the maximum vehicle
speed will be limited to allow mo ...
California Fuel Requirements
If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed
to operate on fuels that meet California specifications.
See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is ...
Automatic transmission high to low range
1. With the vehicle slowing down, and traveling between 24 mph (40 km/h)
and 2 mph (3 km/h), select N.
2. Press the rear of the transfer gearbox switch to select Lo.
3. Wait for the range ch ...
