Mercedes-Benz 2008 GL 450 Operator's Manual page 357

2008 gl-class

Table of Contents

Driving instructions

Read this chapter carefully before you be-

gin off-road travel.

Familiarize yourself with the vehicle char-

acteristics and gear changing before you

attempt any difficult terrain off-road driv-

ing. We recommend that you start out with

easy off-road travel.

Special driving features for off-road

The following driving features are available

for specific kind of operation:

Off-road – ABS ( page 102)

Off-road – ESP

Off-road – 4-ETS ( page 108)

Hill start assist system ( page 196)

LOW RANGE mode* ( page 201)

Differential locks* ( page 204)

Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)

Off-road driving program (Vehicles

without enhanced off-road package*)

Air suspension ( page 278)

Off-road driving rules

Engage the off-road driving program

( page 277) or LOW RANGE mode*

( page 201) before driving under

off-road conditions.

If necessary, activate differential

locks* ( page 204).

Make sure you select a vehicle level

( page 279) appropriate to the topo-

graphical conditions. Always make

sure the vehicle has enough ground

Fasten items being carried as securely

as possible ( page 295).

Always navigate gradients with the en-

gine on and with the transmission en-

gaged in a gear. Switch on the DSR

( page 274) to help maintain a preset