Intelligent solutions promote excellent safety
The GL-Class makes full use of the advantages of its unitised body, combining optimum strength with intelligent lightweight steel design. The result is excellent passive safety. Combined with the front and rear deformation zones, the high-strength occupant cell forms an efficient base for the occupant protection systems that include:
Adaptive, two-stage airbags for the driver and front passenger
Sidebags in the front, and in the middle row of seats as an option
Windowbags across all three rows of seats from the A to the D-pillar
NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints for the driver and front passenger as
an option
3-point seat belts on all seven seats
Seat-belt tensioners and adaptive belt-force limiters for the driver and front
passenger, seat-belt tensioners and belt-force limiters on the outer seats in
the middle row
With the optionally available PRE-SAFE® preventive occupant protection system, a world first in this market segment, Mercedes-Benz has raised safety to an even higher level. The system's most striking feature: passive and active safety systems are networked with each other. PRE-SAFE® utilises the sensors in the dynamic handling control systems such as ABS, BAS (Brake Assist) and ESP® and optimises the protective function of the passive safety components in potential accident situations. The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class also takes the issue of pedestrian protection to a new level. The front section includes precisely defined ample crumple space between the body and the major assemblies underneath. In conjunction with impact zones that are designed to yield, this design provides a high degree of protection both for pedestrians and cyclists.
The GL-Class meets all the requirements of a state-of-the-art, luxury SUV, or even redefines them on a higher level. Yet the hallmark Mercedes off-roader genes such as superlative robustness, ruggedness and long-term durability have not been compromised. It is not for nothing that the model designation echoes the legendary precursor of all Mercedes-Benz off-road vehicles - the G-Class. The evergreen off-roader is now entering its 26th year of production and will continue to be marketed alongside the new GL-Class.
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LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors in the rear
WARNING
Children that are too large for a child restraint
must travel in seats using normal seat belts.
Position shoulder belt across the chest and
shoulder, not face or neck.
In order to att ...
Muscular Moves
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Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
• the vehicle is stationary.
• the engine is running.
• the driver's door is closed or your seat belt is fastened.
• the parking brake is not applied.
• the ...