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:
Load index
Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
In addition to the load bearing index, load
index 1 may be imprinted after the letters
that identify speed index 6 ...
Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department Of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must
conform to federal safety requirements in
addition to these grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable ...
Road Sensing Suspension
The Road Sensing Suspension (RSS) feature provides superior vehicle ride and
handling under a variety of passenger and loading conditions.
The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controlle ...
