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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Operational indicators
1. Engine start operation indicator This indicator appears when the selector lever is in the P (Park) position. This indicator means that the engine will start by pushing the ignition switch w ...

Storing settings
With the memory function, you can store up to three different settings, e.g. for three different people. The following settings are stored as a single memory preset: • position of the seat, ...

Engine Fan
The vehicle has electric cooling fans. The fans spinning at low speed during most everyday driving might be heard. The fans can turn off if no cooling is required. Under heavy vehicle loading, trail ...