Safety

The G500’s antilock brakes have Brake Assist for automatic full-power braking in panic stops. Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) enhances stability when braking in curves.

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    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 ...

    Automatic locking feature
    The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels of the vehicle are turning at a speed of more than 9 mph (15 km/h). You could therefore be locked out when: • ...

    PRE-SAFE® Brake
    PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. Observe the "Important safety notes" section. PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize the risk of a frontal col ...