Driving instructions
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Driving in steep terrain
Slope angle
1
Overhang angle, front
2
Overhang angle, rear
Vehicles with
steel
suspension
1
1
17
2
27°
22°
26°
Vehicles with
air suspension
program
1
1
17
2
Raised level
31°
25°
29°
Highway
25°
18°
24°
ML 63 AMG
1
2
Raised level
25°
27°
Highway
20°
22°
R
Comply with the warnings (
Y
page 275) and
rules for off-road driving (
Y
page 276).
R
Driving on embankments, slopes and other
steep inclines should only be done straight
up or downhill, i.
e. in the line of gravity.
Maximum vehicle climbing ability is a
100% grade which is equivalent to a slope
angle of 45°. Keep in mind that the
climbing ability of the vehicle depends on
terrain conditions.
R
Shift automatic transmission into gear
range
1 (
Y
page 133).
R
Drive slowly.
R
Avoid excessive engine speeds – drive with
moderate engine speeds (max. 3
000 rpm).
R
Utilize the engine’s braking power when
descending a slope, observe the engine
speed (do not overrev the engine). Apply
the service brake as needed.
i
For maximum engine speed, see
“Instrument cluster” (
Y
page 32) and see
“Engine” (
Y
page 399).
R
Check the brakes after a lengthy
downgrade drive.
G
Warning!
Never turn the vehicle around on steep
inclines. The vehicle might roll over. If the
vehicle cannot complete the attempted
climb, back it down in reverse gear.
i
The hill start assist system supports you
when driving uphill.
For more information, see “Hill start assist
system” (
Y
page 133).
Traction in steep terrain
The maximum vehicle climbing ability is a
100% grade which is equivalent to a slope
angle of 45°. Keep in mind that the climbing
17
Vehicles with AMG Sport-Package
Operation
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