Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road ABS
An ABS mode specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically if the offroad drive program is activated or the LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected.
At speeds below 18 mph(30 km/h), the front wheels lock periodically when braking. The digging-in effect achieved in the process reduces the stopping distance on off-road terrain. This limits steering capability.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
► If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.
► ...
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus s ...
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Notes on using 3-zone automaticclimate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
• Activate climate control using the
and
buttons. The indicator ...
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature,
which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed
to prevent the vehicle from rolling, ...
Top Tether Anchor
A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A
top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the
child restraint connects to the top t ...
