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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    Installing top tether strap (2nd row captain’s seats or 2nd row bench seat)
    2nd row bench seat First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH lower anchors (2nd row captain’s or bench outboard seating positions only) or the seat belt, as applicable. 1. If ...

    Setting the air distribution
    Air distribution settings Automatic climate control: the air distribution can be set individually for the driver's and front-passenger sides. Front control unit: Directs the airflow through the ...

    Front air bags
    The front air bags increase protection for the driver's and front-passenger's head and chest. Driver's air bag 1 deploys in front of the steering wheel; front-passenger front air bag 2 deploys ...