Driving downhill
- Drive slowly.
- Do not drive at an angle down steep
inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive
with the front wheels aligned straight.
Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways,
tip and rollover.
- Before tackling steep downhill gradients,
select shift range 1.
- Activate DSR. If this is not sufficient, brake
gently. When doing so, make sure that the
vehicle is facing in the direction of the line
of fall.
- Check that the brakes are working normally
after a long downhill stretch.
The special off-road ABS setting enables
a precise, brief and repeated locking of the
front wheels, causing them to dig into the
loose earth. Be aware that the front wheels
easily skid across the ground surface if
completely braked and therefore lose their
ability to steer.
See also:
Using KEYLESS-GO to start the engine
WARNING
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the vehicle can be started. Therefore,
never leave children unattended in the vehicle, as they could otherwise accidentally
start the engi ...
Switching the daytime running lamps
on/off
This function is not available in Canada.
If you have activated the Daytime Running
Light function and the light switch is in the
or
position, the daytime running
lamps are switched on autom ...
Ride & Handling
The GL has a unibody frame — rare among full-size SUVs — and its
four-wheel-independent air suspension swaps traditional coil springs for
inflatable air bladders. Ride height can be varied to enha ...