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:
Adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
When cornering using low beam, AFS will adjust the headlamp beams to provide
improved illumination in the direction of travel.
AFS is deactivated when:-
• Reverse gear is selected.
• The ...
Locking and unlocking centrally
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
• the doors
• the tailgate
• the fuel filler flap
1 Locks the vehicle
2 Opens/closes the tailgate
3 Unlocks the vehicle
When unlocking, the turn ...
Driving on Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade.
If the transmission is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer
work well.
Vehicles can tow in ...
