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)
- BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*)
- ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
- EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
- ADAPTIVE BRAKE
- PRE-SAFE® Brake

    See also:

    The bodywork: A first: frameless, all-aluminium doors
    Intelligent lightweight construction plays a decisive role in bridging the classic conflict of objectives between low weight and high strength in the new CLS. The CLS is thus the first vehicle fro ...

    Activating/deactivating DSR
    Activating You can only activate DSR if you are driving at 25 mph (40 km/h) or slower. – Press button 1. Indicator lamp 2 lights up. The following messages appear in the multifunction displa ...

    2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Review
    With a 23-mpg diesel version now available in all 50 states, the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is a more viable option for SUV-needing families — though the appeal of a $60,000-plus four-wheeler seems li ...