Recuperative Brake System - Mercedes-Benz 2016 S-Class Operator's Manual

Occupant safety
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Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 162).
Y
or
If the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition lock:
X
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Observe the warning notes on the risk of elec-
X
tric shock ( page 42).
Y
Observe the warning notices about the hood
X
( page 352).
Y
RBS driving safety system (Recupera-
tive Brake System)
The Recuperative Brake System supports you
when braking with an electronically-controlled
brake boost mode and enables the recovery of
kinetic energy (recuperation).
G
WARNING
If the Recuperative Braking System malfunc-
tions, braking resistance may be reduced and
brake pedal travel may be longer than usual. If
you subsequently depress the brake pedal as
usual, the braking effect may not be sufficient.
There is a risk of an accident.
In the event of this malfunction, continue to
depress the brake pedal. Stop the vehicle in
accordance with the traffic conditions. If nec-
essary, contact a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Further information about the Recuperative
Brake System (
Y
Panic alarm
page 240).
To activate: press ! button : for at
X
least one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
To deactivate: press ! button : again.
X
or
Press the Start/Stop button.
X
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
seat belt system
R
air bags
R
child restraint system
R
child seat securing systems
R
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times, all
vehicle occupants:
have fastened their seat belts correctly
R
( page 48)
Y
have adjusted their seat and head restraint
R
properly ( page 105).
Y
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the correct
driver's seat position (
You also have to make sure that an air bag can
inflate properly if deployed (
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air bag
increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if, in the event of an accident, the protection
offered by the seat belt is sufficient, the air bags
are not deployed. When an accident occurs, only
the air bags that increase protection in that par-
ticular accident situation are deployed. How-
ever, seat belts and air bags generally do not
protect against objects penetrating the vehicle
from the outside.
page 104).
Y
page 50).
Y