Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving safety systems
- Driving safety systems overview
- Important safety notes
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- BAS (Brake Assist System)
- ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
- EBD (electronic brake forcedistribution)
- Distance warning function (vehicleswith DISTRONIC)
Panic alarm
► To activate: press
button 1 for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
► To deactivate: press
button 1 again.
or
► Insert the SmartKe ...
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
...
See also:
Winter driving
Important safety notes
WARNING
If the vehicle becomes trapped in snow,
ensure that snow is kept away from the
exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle as
long as the engine is running ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the following
procedure:
► Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 sec ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver
inputs and vehicle motion. Under certain
driving conditions, the VDC system helps
to perform the following funct ...






