Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
BAS operates in emergency braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
► Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
WARNING 
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
Off-road ABS
An ABS mode specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically if the offroad
drive program is activated
or the LOW RANGE off-road
gear is selected.
At speeds below 18 mph(30 km ...
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License grant
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DATABASE for your personal use or for use in your business’ internal operations.
This license does not include the r ...
Rear window and outside mirror defroster
To defog/defrost the rear window glass
and outside mirrors, start the engine and
push the switch 1 on. The indicator light
2 will come on. Push the switch again to
turn the defroster off.
...
How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A
single tone sounds to indicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
An obstacl ...
