Overview - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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Override feature for the rear side
windows
G
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.
To activate/deactivate: press button :.
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If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the
driver's door. If indicator lamp ; is off,
operation is possible using the switches in
the rear compartment.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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( page 61)
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BAS (Brake Assist System) (
R
Adaptive brake lights (
R
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
R
( page 62)
Y
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R
( page 64)
Y
ADAPTIVE BRAKE (
R
Trailer stabilization
R
page 61)
Y
page 62)
Y
page 64)
Y
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The ABS, the BAS, and the ESP
when the differential locks are switched on.
When the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP
switched off
wheels may lock during hard braking
R
steering capabilities are reduced
R
braking distance is increased
R
vehicle stability in standard driving
R
maneuvers is increased
Make sure the differential locks are switched
on at all times except when driving off-road
for example. Switch on the differential locks
immediately when returning from off-road
driving.
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
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Please note that the driving safety
systems described only work as effectively
as possible if there is adequate contact
between the tires and the road surface. Pay
particular attention to the information
regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tires" section ( page 312).
Y
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
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