Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet 2017, Owner'S Manual

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* 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.
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Stow objects in a suitable place.
Reversing the PRE-SAFE
®
system 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.
Function of PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection 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:
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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 cancel‐
led automatically when the vehicle pulls
away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
System limitations
The system will not initiate any action in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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when reversing
The system will not initiate any braking applica‐
tion 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
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 children are left unattended in the vehicle,
they could:
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operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, children could also set the vehi‐
cle in motion, for example, by:
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releasing the parking brake.
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shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position j .
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starting the engine.
48 Occupant safety