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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Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
If the vehicle has the airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag st ...

Air Vents
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruc ...

Doors
WARNING ► Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts, this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons from bei ...