Approach/Departure Angle; Driving In Mountainous Terrain Approach/Departure Angle - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Operator's Manual

Driving in mountainous terrain

Approach/departure angle

Approach/departure angle, front
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Approach/departure angle, rear
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Vehicles with the AIRMATIC package
Raised level
Highway level
Vehicles with Advanced
Off-Road package
Off-road level 3
Off-road level 2
Off-road level 1
Highway level
Comply with the rules for off-road driving.
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Do not drive at an angle on slopes, inclines or gradients, but instead follow the direct line
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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.
Before tackling steep downhill gradients, select shift range 1.
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Drive slowly.
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Avoid high engine speeds – drive at a suitable engine speed (maximum 3000 rpm).
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Use the braking power of the engine when driving down a slope. Observe the engine speed,
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do not overrev the engine.
Check the brakes after driving off-road for a long time.
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Driving tips
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31° 26°
26° 21°
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32° 27°
31° 26°
28° 23°
26° 21°
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