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:
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)
WARNING
A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or
killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in
the center front seat. It ...
Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol incr ...
Problems with the sliding sunroof
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
WARNING
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the sliding sunroof with
increased closing force ...
