Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Driving safety systems overview - Driving safety systems - Safety - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-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 ...

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    Headlamps - condensation
    Misting of lamp lenses can occur under some atmospheric conditions. This will not affect the performance of the lamps and will clear during normal operation. ...

    Wheel changing
    1. Read and observe the warnings in Wheel changing safety. 2. Before raising the vehicle, use the wheel nut brace to slacken the wheel nuts half a turn counter-clockwise. 3. Position the jack unde ...

    Cruise Control Messages
    CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays whenever the cruise control is set. See Cruise Control  for more information. ...