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:
Doing Your Own Service Work
WARNING
You can be injured and the vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service
work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it.
► Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, t ...
Map split screen
1. TMC (Traffic Message Channel) information.
2. Compass (always indicates north). Press to change style of icon.
3. Normal screen.
4. Next direction display.
5. Current vehicle position.
6. Ve ...
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If an overheated engine condition exists and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message
is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders
helps prevent engine damage. In ...
