PRE-SAFE
®
Information on PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE
®
is able to detect certain critical driv‐
ing situations and implement pre-emptive meas‐
ures to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE
®
can implement the following meas‐
ures independently of each other:
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Tighten the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
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Close the side windows.
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Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Close the
sliding sunroof.
R
Vehicles with memory function: Move the
front passenger seat to a more favorable
seat position.
R
Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increase
the air pressure in the seat side bolsters of
the seat backrest.
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PRE-SAFE
®
Sound: provided that the multi‐
media system is switched on, generates a
brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro‐
tective mechanism of a person's hearing.
*
NOTE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat posi‐
tion may result in damage to the seat and/or
the object.
#
Stow objects in a suitable place.
Reversing the PRE-SAFE
®
measures
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed. You
will need to perform certain settings your‐
self.
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If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
move the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS (anticipatory occupant pro‐
tection 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:
R
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
If an accident does not occur, the pre-emp‐
tive measures that were taken are reversed .
R
Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
is stationary. This brake application is can‐
celed automatically when the vehicle pulls
away.
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS system limitations
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No measures are implemented:
-
If the vehicle is backing up.
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The brakes are not applied:
-
Whilst driving.
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Summary of Contents for E-class
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Page 8: ...6 At a glance Cockpit ...
Page 10: ...Instrument display standard 8 At a glance Cockpit ...
Page 12: ...Instrument display in the Widescreen Cockpit 10 At a glance Warning and indicator lamps ...
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Page 16: ...14 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment ...
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