Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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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
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When entering or exiting a parking space while
using Active Parking Assist
Function of 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 center of the vehicle. It does this by rapidly
inflating an air cushion in the outer seat side bol-
ster 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
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message appears.
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 light system
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Triggering an automatic emergency call
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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 176). 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 system
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Unlocking the vehicle doors
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Lowering the side windows
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Displaying the emergency guide in the multi-
media system display
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Switching on the interior lighting
Function of the post-collision brake
Depending on the accident situation, the post-col-
lision brake can minimize the severity of a further
collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake
can implement automatic braking. When the vehi-
cle 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
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe when children are traveling in the
vehicle
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Also strictly observe the safety notes for the
specific situation. In this way, you can recog-
nize potential risks and avoid dangers if chil-
dren are traveling in the vehicle
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page 54).
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