Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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)
• EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
• Distance warning function (vehicles with
DISTRONIC)
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
• Excessive speed, especially in
turns
• Wet and slippery road surfaces
• Following another vehicle too
closely ...
See also:
Child safety
WARNING
Do not allow children to play with the seat
belts. Most seating positions are equipped
with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode seat belts. If the seat belt becomes
wrapped aroun ...
Steep slopes
If the vehicle is stationary on a steep, slippery slope, it may begin to slide
even with the brakes applied. This is because without wheel rotation, the ABS cannot
determine vehicle movement.
To ...
Topping up the oil
Your vehicle warranty may be invalidated if damage is caused by using oil that
does not meet the required specification.
Failure to use an oil that meets the required specification could cause exce ...
