*
NOTE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat position
may result in damage to the seat and/or the
object.
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Stow objects in a suitable place.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
You will need to perform certain settings yourself.
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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 can detect certain impacts, par-
ticularly an imminent rear impact, and take pre-
emptive measures to protect the vehicle occu-
pants. These measures cannot necessarily pre-
vent 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.
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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 cancelled
automatically when the vehicle pulls away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
System limits
The system will not initiate any action in the fol-
lowing situations:
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when reversing
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
R
when entering or exiting a parking space while
using Active Parking Assist
Automatic measures after 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
(
/
page 331)
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switching off the engine
To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
off and on once more (
/
page 173). 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 off the fuel supply
Occupant safety
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Summary of Contents for EQA 2022
Page 9: ...Left hand drive vehicles 6 At a glance Cockpit...
Page 11: ...R Opens the bonnet 346 S Electric parking brake 224 T Light switch 142 8 At a glance Cockpit...
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Page 13: ...Left hand drive vehicles 10 At a glance Cockpit plug in hybrid...
Page 15: ...Standard instrument display 12 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...
Page 19: ...16 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Page 21: ...18 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Page 23: ...20 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns...
