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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    Exterior & Styling
    Particularly from the rear, the GL's appearance looks a bit like Mercedes' original M-Class. The 21-inch wheels, oversized grille and chrome running boards on my test car gave it a look similar to ...

    Releasing the electric parking brake automatically
    The electric parking brake is released automatically when the following conditions are simultaneously fulfilled: • the engine is running. • the automatic transmission is in position D or R. ...

    Important safety notes
    WARNING The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle's speed and for sa ...