Maximum Gradient Climbing Ability; Mounting Dimensions - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
Steel-sprung
vehicles
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC
package
Highway level
Raised level
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD
package
Highway level
Off-road level 1
Off-road level 2
Off-road level 3
For further information about approach/
departure angles, see (
Maximum gradient-climbing
capability
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing
capability depends on the off-road conditions
and the road surface conditions.
Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD
package: the maximum gradient climbing
ability is 100% when the LOW RANGE off-road
gear is selected.
Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package: the maximum gradient climbing
ability is 80%.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep
terrain.
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If the load on the front axle is reduced
when pulling away on a steep uphill slope,
the front wheels have a tendency to spin.
4ETS recognizes this and brakes the
: ;
25° 25°
22° 22°
28° 27°
22° 22°
25° 24°
28° 27°
29° 29°
page 190).
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Trailer tow hitch
wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (
Trailer tow hitch

Mounting dimensions

! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system and drive
train may be necessary, depending on the
vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the
chassis frame.
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
(example)
Anchorage points
:
Rear axle center line
;
455
page 191).
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