Safety

Antilock brakes have Brake Assist for automatic full-power braking in panic stops. Electronic brake-force distribution enhances stability when braking in curves.

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    Override feature for the rear side windows
    WARNING When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats, activate the override switch. Otherwise, the children could be injured, e.g. by trapping themselves in the rear side window. For the r ...

    Exterior & Styling
    Particularly from the rear, the GL's appearance looks a bit like Mercedes' original M-Class — so much so that a passenger walked up to an older M thinking it was the GL. The GL550's 21-inch wheels ...

    Notes on using 3-zone automatic climate control
    The following contains instructions and recommendations to enable you to get the most out of your automatic climate control.  - Activate climate control using the and buttons. The indic ...