Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Occupant Classification System(OCS)
- How the occupant classificationsystem works
- System self-test
- Problems with the occupant classification system
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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How the System Works
URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A
single tone sounds to indicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
An obstacl ...
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to
60m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press to unlock the driver door.
Press again within three seconds
to unlock all ...
Exterior front
1. Hood (P.3-18)
2. Windshield wiper and washer
— Switch operation (P.2-33)
— Rain-sensing auto wiper system
(P.2-34)
— Wiper blade replacement (P.8-20)
— Window washer fluid (P. ...
