Safety
Mercedes-Benz's Electronic Stability Program, antilock brakes, front and rear side-impact airbags, and side curtain-type airbags are standard.
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Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect
and helps avoid overheating ...
Safety & Reliability
As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has not yet
crash-tested the GL-Class. Eight standard airbags include three-row side curtain
airbags and seat-mounted side-impact air ...
Bag hooks
The bag hook can bear a maximum
load
of 11 lbs (5 kg). Do not use it to secure a
load.
1 Bag hook ...
