Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Operation
Driving instructions
Driving in steep terrain
Slope angle
1 Overhang angle, front
2 Overhang angle, rear
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Comply with the warnings
(
page 357) and rules for off-road
driving (
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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
45 degrees. Keep in mind that the
climbing ability of the vehicle depends
on terrain conditions.
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Shift automatic transmission to
position 1 (
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Drive slowly.
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Avoid excessive engine speeds – drive
with moderate engine speeds
(max. 3 000 rpm).
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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.
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Check the brakes after a lengthy down-
grade drive.
Vehicles with air
suspension pack-
age
1
2
Raised level
34°
28°
Highway
29°
23°
Vehicles with
enhanced off-road
package*
1
2
Off-road-level 3
36°
30°
Off-road-level 2
34°
28°
Off-road-level 1
31°
25°
Highway
29°
23°
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For maximum engine speed, see “Instru-
Warning!
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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.