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:
Lashing points
A. Front lashing points.
B. Rear lashing points.
WARNING
The front and rear lashing points must be used only securing the vehicle during
transportation. If they are used for any other purp ...
Introduction
SRS consists of:
• the
SRS warning lamp
• air bags
• air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
• Emergency Tensioning Devices/belt
buckle tensioners
• belt force limiters
SRS redu ...
Driving systems
Display messages
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and ►
Solutions
Risk of accident
The ...
