Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving safety systems overview - Driving safety systems - Safety - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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 ...

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    Traction
    WARNING   The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction charac ...

    Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you ...

    Making adjustments in 5 mph (Canada:10 km/h) increments
    ► Briefly press the cruise control lever beyond the pressure point, up 1 for a higher speed or down 2 for a lower speed. The last speed stored is increased or reduced. ...