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:
Using TMC
Dynamic route guidance will calculate an alternative route to avoid a traffic
event when the system receives an event warning. The system calculates a new route
for all sections. However, if any w ...
Electric parking brake (EPB)
WARNING
Do not rely on the parking brake to hold the vehicle stationary if the brake
warning lamp is illuminated or the EPB warning lamp is flashing. Seek qualified
assistance urgently.
...
Automatic climate control
Automatic operation
Cooling and/or dehumidified heating
(AUTO):
This mode may be used all year round. The
system works automatically to control the
inside temperature, air flow distribution
...
