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:
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 ...
Destination
Press DEST to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can
select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points.
To enter a destination, choose from one of ...
XM™ Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request,
by calling 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
XM Updating: The enc ...







