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Driving instructions
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i For maximum engine speed, see
“Tachometer” (Y page 124) and see vehicle too much after climbing a hill.
N), to prevent the vehicle from speeding up
specification for your vehicle
(Y page 362).
Use the momentum of the vehicle to drive
across the hilltop.
RCheck the brakes after a lengthy
downgrade drive.
After climbing a hill, driving in this manner
prevents the vehicle from:
G Warning!
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.
Rlosing ground contact when cresting hills
Rlosing its forward momentum
Rspeeding up too much after climbing the hill
Driving downhill
RDrive slowly.
i The hill-start assist system supports you
when driving uphill.
For more information, see “Hill-start assist
system” (Y page 155).
RDo not drive at an angle to the incline. Steer
into the line of gravity and drive with the
front wheels pointing straight downhill.
Otherwise, the vehicle may slide sideways
off the path and roll over.
Traction in steep terrain
The maximum vehicle climbing ability is a
RShift automatic transmission into gear
range 1 (Y page 117).
100%
grade which is equivalent to a slope
angle of 45°. Keep in mind that the climbing
ability of the vehicle depends on terrain
conditions.
ROn steep inclines, use the Downhill Speed
Regulation (Y page 155).
Be easy on the accelerator and watch for
continuous wheel traction when driving in
steep terrain.
RUtilize the engine’s braking power to
reduce vehicle speed.
If this is insufficient, apply the brakes
gently. Make sure the vehicle is moving in
the line of gravity.
i 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.
The 4-ETS recognizes the situation and
limits the torque for the front wheels by
braking them.
RCheck the brakes after a lengthy
downgrade drive.
i The special Off-road ABS (Y page 63)
setting allows for precise and brief
(cyclical) blocking of the front wheels,
permitting them to dig into loose ground.
Simultaneously the torque for the rear
wheels is increased.
Remember that, when stopped, the front
wheels slide across a surface and thus lose
their ability to steer the vehicle.
i Vehicles with enhanced off-road package
are equipped with automatic locks for the
center and rear axle differential to improve
vehicle traction.
Driving across a hilltop
Decelerate just ahead of a hilltop (do not shift
automatic transmission into neutral position
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz GL500, Mercedes-Benz GL550, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
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