Mercedes-Benz CLA, Owner'S Manual

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or
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when the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear impact
The system will not initiate any braking application
in the following situations:
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whilst driving
or
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when entering or exiting a parking space while
using Active Parking Assist
AAut utomatic measur omatic measures es a er a er an accident an accident
Depending on the type and severity of the acci-
dent, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures can be implemented, for
example:
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automatic braking (post-collision brake)
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activating the hazard warning lights
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triggering an automatic emergency call
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switching o the engine
To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
o and on once more (
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page 160). Depend-
ing on the type and severity of the accident,
you may no longer be able to start the vehicle.
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switching o the fuel supply
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vvehicles wit ehicles with h h hybr ybrid dr id drivive: e: switching o the
hybrid system and high-voltage on-board elec-
trical system
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unlocking the vehicle doors
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lowering the side windows
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displaying the emergency guide in the multi-
media system display
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switching on the interior lighting
FFunction of t unction of the pos he post-collision br t-collision brake ake
Depending on the accident situation, the post-col-
lision brake can minimise the severity of a further
collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake
can implement automatic braking. When the vehi-
cle has come to a standstill, the electric parking
brake is automatically applied.
The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking
the following actions:
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braking more strongly than automatic braking
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fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
force
Saf Safel ely tr y transpor ansporting c ting childr hildren in t en in the v he vehicle ehicle
Alway Always observ s observe when c e when childr hildren ar en are trav e travelling in t elling in the he
vvehicle ehicle
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Also strictly observe the safety notes for the
speci c situation. In this way you can recog-
nise potential risks and avoid dangers if chil-
dren are travelling in the vehicle
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page 62).
Be dilig Be diligent ent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
child in the child restraint system may have seri-
ous consequences. Always be diligent in securing
a child carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting
on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
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