Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Overview of the automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Depending on the type and severity of the acci-
dent, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures may be implemented, for
example:
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automatic braking (post-collision brake)
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activating the hazard warning lamps
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triggering an automatic emergency call
(
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page 270)
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switching off the engine
To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
off and on once more (
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page 148). 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
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unlocking the vehicle doors
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lowering the side windows
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displaying the emergency guide on the multi-
media system display
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switching on the interior lighting
Function of the post-collision brake after an acci-
dent
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 initiate automatic braking. When the vehicle
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
Purpose and function of the restraint system
Overview of deployment situations (restraint sys-
tem)
Make sure that the following prerequisites in par-
ticular have been met so that the components of
the restraint system are able to provide the inten-
ded level of protection:
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Sit correctly (
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page 39).
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Fasten the seat belt correctly (
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page 40).
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Function of the seat belt warning lamp
(
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page 42).
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The
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restraint system warning lamp is not
lit up after the self-test (
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page 41).
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The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps dis-
play the correct status of the front passenger
air bag (
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page 42).
Depending on the detected deployment situation,
the components of the restraint system can be
activated or deployed independently of each
other:
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Emergency Tensioning Device: frontal impact,
rear impact, side impact, rollover
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