Operation
Driving instructions
Driving in steep terrain
ț
Shift automatic transmission to
position 1 (୴ page 200).
Vehicles with
enhanced off-road
package*
1
2
ț
ț
Drive slowly.
Off-road-level 3
Off-road-level 2
Off-road-level 1
Highway
36°
34°
31°
29°
30°
28°
25°
23°
Avoid excessive engine speeds – drive
with moderate engine speeds
(max. 3000 rpm).
ț
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.
ț
Comply with the warnings
(
୴ page 357) and rules for off-road
Slope angle
driving (୴ page 358).
1
2
Overhang angle, front
Overhang angle, rear
i For maximum engine speed, see “Instru-
ment cluster” (୴ page 26) and see “Engine”
ț
Driving on embankments, slopes and
other steep inclines should only be
done straight up or downhill, i.e. in the
line of gravity. Maximum vehicle climb-
ing ability is a 100% grade which is
equivalent to a slope angle of
(୴ page 553).
Vehicles with air
suspension pack-
age
1
2
ț
Check the brakes after a lengthy down-
grade drive.
Raised level
Highway
34°
29°
28°
23°
Warning!
G
45
degrees. Keep in mind that the
climbing ability of the vehicle depends
on terrain conditions.
Never turn the vehicle around on steep
inclines. The vehicle might roll over. If the
vehicle cannot complete the attempted
climb, back it down in reverse gear.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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