Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Off-road ABS
An ABS mode specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically if the offroad drive program is activated or the LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected.
At speeds below 18 mph(30 km/h), the front wheels lock periodically when braking. The digging-in effect achieved in the process reduces the stopping distance on off-road terrain. This limits steering capability.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
► If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking
situation is over.
► ...
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus s ...
See also:
Using ACC
1. SET+: Press to increase or set the speed.
2. Press to resume the set speed.
3. Press to decrease the set speed.
4. CAN: Cancels, but retains the set speed in memory.
5. Press to decrease the ...
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
This function is only available in Canada.
The Display unit Speedometer/
Odometer function allows you to choose
whether certain displays appear in ...
Sound Menu
(Sound): Press this key or press
CONFIG to access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange, bass, fade, balance,
and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The system automatically stores audio ad ...
