Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and driving safety systems / Overview of driving systems and driving safety systems
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Off-road ABS
- BAS (Brake Assist System)
- ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
- ESP® Crosswind Assist
- ESP® trailer stabilization
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- STEER CONTROL
- HOLD function
- Hill Start Assist
- ATTENTION ASSIST
- Cruise control
- Traffic Sign Assist
- AIR BODY CONTROL
Driving Assistance package
The following functions are part of the Driving
Assistance Package. Certain functions are only
available in some countries. Some functions are
also available without the Driving Assistance
Package, albeit with restricted functionality.
- Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Active Speed Limit Assist (country-dependent)
- Route-based speed adaptation (countrydependent)
- DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
- Active Brake Assist
- Active Steering Assist (country-dependent)
- Active Emergency Stop Assist (countrydependent)
- Active Lane Change Assist (country-dependent)
- Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
with exit warning
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
Parking Package
- Rear view camera
- Surround view camera
- Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
- Active Parking Assist
Some driving and driving safety systems use
cameras as well as radar or ultrasonic sensors
to monitor the area in front of, behind or next to
the vehicle...
Function of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
During braking, e.g. at full brake application
or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are
prevented from locking...
Other information:
PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driving
situations and implement pre-emptive measures
to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE® can implement the following measures
independently of each other:
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat...
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to animals left unsecured or unattended
in the vehicle
If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended
or unsecured, they could possibly press
buttons or switches.
An animal may:
Activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
Switch systems on or off and endanger
other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown around in
the vehicle in the event of an accident or
sudden steering and braking maneuvers and
injure vehicle occupants in the process...