Approach/Departure Angle; Traveling Uphill; Maximum Gradient-Climbing Capability - Mercedes-Benz GL Operator's Manual

Driving tips
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Observe the following rules when driving over
tree stumps, large stones and other
obstacles:
Select the LOW RANGE (
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road gear.
Raise the vehicle level.
R
Avoid high engine speeds.
R
Shift to a lower gear using the left-hand
R
steering wheel paddle shifter.
Drive very slowly.
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Drive straight over the center of obstacles.
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Traveling uphill

Approach/departure angle

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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.
Observe the rules on off-road driving.
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Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines
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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 climbing ability
of your vehicle depends on the terrain
conditions.
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Do not switch to transmission position N
when driving off-road. If you try to brake the
vehicle using the service brake, you could
lose control of the vehicle. If the gradient is
too steep for your vehicle, drive back down in
reverse gear.
Always observe the approach/departure
angle values (

Maximum gradient-climbing capability

Always observe the maximum gradient
climbing ability values (
Hilltops
When driving up an uphill gradient, slightly
reduce pressure on the accelerator
immediately before reaching the brow of the
hill. Use the vehicle's own impetus to drive
over the top of the hill.
This style of driving prevents:
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When driving down an incline, make use of
the engine's braking effect. Observe the
engine speed; do not overrev the engine.
Before driving on extreme uphill and
downhill gradients, select the LOW RANGE
off-road gear ( page 259).
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Drive slowly.
Avoid high engine speeds. Drive at
appropriate engine speeds (maximum
3,000 rpm).
Use the left-hand paddle shifter to shift into
a lower gear in good time on long and steep
downhill gradients.
Check the brakes after prolonged off-road
driving.
Hill start assist will aid you when pulling
away on a hill.
For further information about hill start
assist, see ( page 171).
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page 455).
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the vehicle from lifting off the ground on the
brow of a hill
the vehicle from traveling too quickly down
the other side
page 455).
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