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Four-wheel drive systems
The GL’s permanent four-wheel drive system offers optimum traction and enhanced stability – be it in rough terrain or on poor road surfaces.
4MATIC all-wheel drive with 4ETS (standard).
With its combination of 4MATIC all-wheel drive, by the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
system’s effectiveness is further enhanced
more grip. These automatic braking interven-
tions increase stability in critical manoeuvres
and enable the car to pull away strongly, espe-
cially on difficult or slippery surfaces, without
the use of conventional locking differentials.
muscular engines and 7G-Tronic automatic
transmission, the GL delivers excellent perfor-
mance in any terrain. Permanent four-wheel
drive ensures the GL is always ready to cope
with wet, icy or snowy conditions, while the
and the Four-Wheel Electronic Traction
System (4ETS) with integrated ABS and
Acceleration Skid Control (ASR). In the event
of wheelspin, 4ETS brakes the affected wheel
and redistributes the torque to wheels with
The Four-Wheel Electronic Traction System (4ETS) transfers torque to the wheels with the most grip
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz GL350 CDI, Mercedes Benz GL450CDI, Mercedes-Benz GL500, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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