Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
• EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
• Distance warning function (vehicles with
DISTRONIC)
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
• Excessive speed, especially in
turns
• Wet and slippery road surfaces
• Following another vehicle too
closely ...
See also:
Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons
located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system informat ...
Locking Rear Axle
Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand,
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is
low, this feature will allow the rea ...
Trailer direction indicators (green)
Illuminates as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes
when the engine is started.
If a trailer is attached, the warning lamp will flash in conjunction with the
direction ...
