Operation
Driving instructions
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To help avoid the vehicle rolling over,
never turn it around on steep inclines.
If the vehicle cannot complete the at-
tempted climb, back it down in reverse
gear. Switch on the DSR (୴ page 245)
to help maintain a speed when driving
downhill.
Traction in steep terrain
Driving across a hilltop
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Be easy on the accelerator and watch
for continuous wheel traction when
driving in steep terrain.
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Decelerate just ahead of a hilltop (do
not select gear range N), to prevent the
vehicle from speeding up too much af-
ter climbing a hill.
The 4-ETS helps greatly when starting
out on a steep incline when the front
wheels have then the tendency to slip
due to the weight shifting towards the
rear axle.
Use the momentum of the vehicle to
drive across the hilltop.
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Utilize the engine’s braking power
when descending a slope, observe the
engine speed (do not overrev the en-
gine). Apply the service brake as need-
ed.
Driving in this manner allows the vehi-
cle to maintain ground contact when
cresting hills.
The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and
limits the torque for the front wheels by
braking them. Simultaneously the
Check the brakes after a lengthy down-
grade drive.
torque for the rear wheels is increased.
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Avoid excessive engine speeds – drive
with moderate engine speeds
(max. 3000 rpm).
Select gear range 2 or 1 on the auto-
matic transmission (୴ page 187).
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Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
Model Year | 2006 |
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