Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 457)

Vehicles with AMG bodystyling
: ;
Steel-sprung
vehicles
25° 25°
Vehicles with the
AIRMATIC
package
Highway level
22° 22°
Raised level 28° 27°
Vehicles with the
ON&OFFROAD
package
Highway level
22° 22°
Off-road level 1 25° 24°
Off-road level 2 28° 27°
Off-road level 3 29° 29°
For further information about approach/
departure angles, see (
Y
page 190).
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.
i 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
wheels accordingly. The rear wheel torque
is increased, making it easier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (
Y
page 191).
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
Trailer tow hitch
455
Technical
data
Z