Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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 depends on the off-road conditions.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the wheels do not spin when driving on steep terrain.
If the load on the front axle is reduced
when pulling away on a steep uphill slope,
the front wheels have a tendency to spin.
4ETS recognizes this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque is increased, making it easier to drive off.
Vehicles with the Enhanced Off-Road
Package have a differential lock for the
transfer case and a differential lock for the
rear axle to improve vehicle traction.
Approach/departure angle
1 Approach/departure angle, front
2 Approach/departure angle, rear
• Comply with the rules for off-road
driving.
• Do not drive at an angle on slopes,
inclines or gradients, but instead ...
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.
...
See also:
Seat belt extenders
If, because of body size or driving position,
it is not possible to properly fit the lapshoulder
belt and fasten it, an extender
that is compatible with the installed seat
belts is available t ...
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
(Instrument Panel Brightness): This
feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights and is located next
to the exterior lamps control.
Push the knob to extend out and then it can ...
Selecting access height
To select access height from normal height, press down on the raise/lower switch.
To select access height from Off-road height, press down on the switch once, and
then a second time while lowering ...
