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:
Function of Drive Away Assist
Drive Away Assist can reduce the severity of an
impact when pulling away. If an obstacle is
detected in the direction of travel, the vehicle's
speed is briefly reduced to approx. 1 mph
(2 km/h). If a critical situation is detected, the
symbol appears in the media
display...
WARNING Risk of entrapment from vehicle
lowering
When lowering the vehicle, people could
become trapped if their limbs are between
the vehicle body and the tires or underneath
the vehicle.
Make sure no one is
underneath the
vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of
the wheel arches when the vehicle is
being lowered...