Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is triggered in an accident, the steering column will move upwards when the driver's door is opened. This occurs irrespective of the position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY feature is activated in the on-board computer.
Position of the steering wheel fordriving
The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
• the driver's door is closed.
• you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
or
• you press the Start/Stop button once o ...
Mirrors
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See also:
Air bag operation
WARNING
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance
of 10 in. (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver’s air bag module.
WARNING
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Preview function (Intelligent Cruise Control system equipped models)
When the Preview Function identifies the
need to apply emergency braking by
sensing a vehicle ahead in the same lane
and the distance and relative speed from
it, it applies the brake pre-press ...
StabiliTrak® System
The vehicle has a traction control system that limits wheel spin, and the StabiliTrak
system that assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions.
Both systems tur ...
