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:
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System
for more information. ...
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback:
Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.
WARNING
Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in mot ...
Maximum gradient-climbing capability
For good road surface conditions, the
maximum gradient-climbing capability is
100%, which corresponds to an approach/
departure angle of 45°. Note that the
vehicle's gradient-climbing capability
...
