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Information on PRE-SAFE ® PLUS (anticipa‐
tory occupant protection plus)
PRE-SAFE ® PLUS can detect certain impacts,
particularly an imminent rear impact, and take
pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle
occupants. These measures cannot necessarily
prevent an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS can implement the following
measures independently of each other:
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Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
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Activating the rear hazard warning lights at a
higher flashing frequency.
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Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
is stationary. This brake application is cancel‐
led automatically when the vehicle pulls
away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS system limitations
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No measures are implemented:
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If the vehicle is reversing.
or
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When the vehicle is towing a trailer and
there is a risk of a rear impact.
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The brakes are not applied:
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Whilst driving.
or
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When entering or exiting a parking space
using Parking Pilot.
Children in the vehicle
Notes on the safe transportation of children
&
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If you leave children unattended in the vehi‐
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion, for example by:
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Releasing the parking brake.
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Shifting the automatic transmission out
of park position j or shifting the manual
transmission into neutral.
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Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment.
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Never leave children and animals unat‐
tended in the vehicle.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take
the key with you and lock the vehicle.
This also applies to mobile phones if the
"Digital Car Key in the smartphone"
function is activated via the Mercedes
connect me web app.
&
WARNING This poses an increased risk
of death due to heat stroke or exposure
to cold in the vehicle
If persons – particularly children – experi‐
ence prolonged exposure to extremely high
or low temperatures, this poses a risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
38 Occupant safety