System limitations
The system will not initiate any action in the fol‐
lowing situations:
R
when reversing
or
R
when the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear impact
The system will not initiate any braking applica‐
tion in the following situations:
R
whilst driving
or
R
when entering or exiting a parking space
while using Active Parking Assist
Information on PRE-SAFE
®
Impulse Side
If an imminent side impact is detected, PRE-
SAFE
®
Impulse Side can pre-emptively move the
front-seat vehicle occupant's upper body
towards the centre of the vehicle. It does this by
rapidly inflating an air cushion in the outer seat
side bolster of the seat backrest on the side on
which the impact is anticipated. This increases
the distance between the door and the vehicle
occupant.
If PRE-SAFE
®
Impulse Side has been deployed or
is faulty, the
PRE-SAFE impulse side inoperative
See Owner's Manual
display message is shown
(
→
page 466).
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:
R
Releasing the parking brake.
R
Shifting the transmission out of park
position
j
.
R
Starting the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment.
#
Never leave children and animals unat‐
tended in the vehicle.
#
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
me connect 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.
#
Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐
dren – unattended in the vehicle.
&
WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
46 Occupant safety
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