Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Function
PRE-SAFE ® PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS takes the following meas-
ures depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
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If the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat
belts are pre-tensioned.
R
If the radar sensor system detects that a
rear-end collision is imminent:
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the rear hazard warning lamps are acti-
vated and flash at a higher frequency.
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the brake pressure is increased if the
driver applies the brakes when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
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the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS braking application is
cancelled:
R
if the accelerator pedal is depressed when
a gear is engaged
R
if the risk of a collision passes or is no lon-
ger detected
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if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention
to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, the original settings
are restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
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the hazard warning lamps are activated
R
the emergency lighting is activated
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the vehicle doors are unlocked
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the front side windows are lowered
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vehicles with a memory function: the elec-
trically adjustable steering wheel is raised
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the engine is switched off
R
vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system: automatic emergency
call
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vehicles with the hybrid drive system: the
hybrid system is deactivated
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than 12 years old and under
1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehicle:
R
always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
R
be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
R
always pay attention to the instructions
and safety notes on the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system
(
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page 54)
G WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
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release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
R
start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Children in the vehicle
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