Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class - Manual (Page 191)

R
Select shift range 1.
R
Drive very slowly.
R
Drive straight over the center of obstacles.
Traveling uphill
Approach/departure angle
G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle.
All vehicles (except vehicles with AMG
bodystyling)
: ;
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 25° 20°
Raised level 30° 25°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 25° 20°
Off-road level 1 28° 23°
Off-road level 2 30° 25°
Off-road level 3 33° 27°
Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
: ;
Vehicles without the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 20° 20°
Raised level 24° 24°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD package
Highway level 20° 20°
Off-road level 1 22° 22°
Off-road level 2 24° 24°
Off-road level 3 26° 26°
R
Comply with the rules for off-road driving.
R
Do 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
gradient-climbing capability depends on
the off-road conditions.
R
Before tackling steep downhill gradients,
select shift range
1.
R
Drive slowly.
R
Avoid high engine speeds – drive at an
appropriate engine speed (maximum
3,000 rpm).
R
When driving down an incline, make use of
the engine's braking effect. Observe the
engine speed; do not overrev the engine.
R
Check the brakes after driving off-road for
a long time.
i Hill start assist will aid you when pulling
away on a hill.
For more information, see "Hill start assist"
(
Y page 162).
Do not switch to transmission position N
when driving off-road. If you try to brake the
vehicle using the service brake, you could
Driving tips
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Driving and parking
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