Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Occupant Classification System(OCS) - Occupant safety - Safety - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Occupant Classification System(OCS)

Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level of protection for the head, but not chest or arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs. The window curtai ...

How the occupant classificationsystem works
The OCS is standard equipment in the USA. The OCS categorizes the occupant on the front-passenger seat by means of a weight sensor. The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically ...

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Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio
Menu control switch While the display is showing a MAP, STATUS or Audio screen, tilt the switch upward or downward to select a station, track, CD or folder. For most audio sources, tilting th ...

Power steering
WARNING If the engine is not running or is turned off while driving, the power assist for the steering will not work. Steering will be harder to operate. The power assisted steering uses a ...

Cleaning the Components
Use care when touching or cleaning the components such as the DVD player or the discs. Do not use DVD lens cleaners for DVD players because the lens of the DVD optics can become contaminated by lub ...