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
Hydraulic Power Steering Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power Steering Fluid . If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle ...

Towing a vehicle with both axles onthe ground
When having your vehicle towed, observe the important safety notes. WARNING   The power assistance for the steering and the brake force booster do not work when the engine is not runnin ...

Switching on the ignition
To turn on the ignition without starting the engine. Ensure the brake pedal is not depressed, and with a valid Smart Key present in the vehicle, press the START/STOP button and hold until the warn ...