Driving tips
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Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle
gradient-climbing capability depends on
the off-road conditions.
RBefore tackling steep downhill gradients,
select shift range 1.
RDrive slowly.
RAvoid high engine speeds – drive at a
suitable engine speed (maximum 3000
rpm).
RUse the braking power of the engine when
driving down a slope. Observe the engine
speed, do not overrev the engine.
RCheck the brakes after driving off-road for
a long time.
: Approach/departure angle, front
; Approach/departure angle, rear
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.
:
:27
;
Steel-spring
vehicles
27°
22°
26°
i Hill start assist will aid you when pulling
away on a hill.
:
:28
;
For more information, see "Hill start assist"
(
Y page 142).
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC package
Maximum gradient climbing ability
Raised level
31°
25°
25°
18°
29°
24°
On good road surfaces, the maximum
gradient climbing capability of your vehicle is
Highway level
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.
:
;
AMG vehicles
Raised level
26°
21°
28°
24°
Highway level
i 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 and it is easier to pull away.
RComply with the rules for off-road driving.
RDo not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines
or gradients, but instead follow the direct
line of fall. The maximum gradient-climbing
capability of your vehicle is 100%, which
corresponds to an approach/departure
angle of 45°. Note that the vehicle's
27
28
Vehicles with the AMG Sports package.
Vehicles with the AMG Sports package.
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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