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:
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode lets the vehicle be driven to a safe place in an
emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection
mode which alternates firing gr ...
Headlamp washers
If the headlamps are on, and there is sufficient liquid in the washer reservoir,
operating the screen wash will also power-wash the headlamps.
The headlamp power wash will operate on every fifth op ...
Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed
using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization
for more information on DIC p ...







