Safety

A variety of safety features are standard, including:

Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
Electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags

    See also:

    Safety & Reliability
    As of this writing, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety had not yet crash-tested the GL-Class. The nine standard airbags include three-row side curtain airbags, a driver's knee airbag and s ...

    ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
    A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open: - a door - the vehicle with the mechanical key - the tailgate - the hood The alarm is not switched off, even i ...

    Side impact air bags
    WARNING The pressure sensors for side impact air bag control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or door trim panels including, for example, the addition o ...