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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    Odometer
    The vehicle's odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). The Trip odometer can be set. See “Trip Odometer” under Driver Information Center (DIC)   for more i ...

    Service interval indicator
    An upcoming service interval will be notified to the driver via the message center, as either a distance or time left until service is due. Once the distance or time are exceeded, the display will ...

    Child seat positioning
    When installing a child seat in the rear, the front seat must be moved forward and upwards to install any rear-facing child seat. Care must be taken not to load any part of the child seat when re ...