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:
Selecting access height
To select access height from normal height, press down on the raise/lower switch.
To select access height from Off-road height, press down on the switch once, and
then a second time while lowering ...
Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod
The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed
below.
To use the softkeys:
1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions ...
Using snow chains
WARNING
Only use traction devices in heavy snow conditions, on hard road surfaces.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) must be switched off when using traction devices.
Never exceed 30 mph (50 km/ ...
