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:
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If available, this feature will alert you to vehicles located in the vehicle's
side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, the SBZA
display will light up in the co ...
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver provides
a convenient way to consolidate the functions
of up to three individual hand-held
transmitters into one built-in device.
HomeLink® Universal Transcei ...
Towing a trailer
WARNING
Do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), maximum rear axle weight, maximum
trailer weight or tow hitch load (tongue weight). Exceeding any of these limits
could cause instabilit ...
