Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: ESP® trailer stabilization
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer combination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP® assists you and can detect if the vehicle/trailer combination begins to lurch. ESP® slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle/trailer combination has stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active from a speed of approximately 40 mph(65 km/h).
WARNING
The system will not be able to assist when the
trailer jackknifes
• if the ESP® has switched off due to
a
malfunction
• on wet or icy roads
• on roads with slippery surface
• in sand or gravel
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying of
the trailer.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP® is deactivated or disengaged because of a malfunction
Off-road ESP®
An ESP® system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically if the offroad
drive program is activatedor if the LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected. It
intervenes with a delay ...
EBD (electronic brake forcedistribution)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
WARNING
If EBD ...
See also:
Seats, seat belts and Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
1. Seat belt for 3rd row center seat belt
(Page 1-27)
2. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact
and rollover supplemental air bags
(P.1-54)
3. Head Restraints (P.1-10)
— Front-seat Active He ...
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat
or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
► Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
...
Headlamps - condensation
Misting of lamp lenses can occur under some atmospheric conditions. This will
not affect the performance of the lamps and will clear during normal operation. ...