Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual page 60

Children in the vehicle
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Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
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of PRE-SAFE PLUS.
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PRE-SAFE PLUS does not intervene if the vehi-
cle is backing up.
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park-
ing space with assistance from Active Parking
Assist, PRE-SAFE
brakes.
Function
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PRE-SAFE PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
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PRE-SAFE PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
if the radar sensor system detects that a
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head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned.
if the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
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end collision is imminent:
the brake pressure is increased if the driver
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applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
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The PRE-SAFE PLUS braking application is can-
celed:
if the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
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gear is engaged
if the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
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detected
if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention to
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pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
the hazard warning lamps are activated
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the emergency lighting is activated
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the vehicle doors are unlocked
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PLUS cannot
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PLUS will not apply the
the front side windows are lowered
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vehicles with a memory function: the electri-
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cally adjustable steering wheel is raised
the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
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is cut off
vehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
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call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children secured
in the rear seats are safer than children secured
in the front-passenger seat. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you install
a child restraint system on a rear seat. Children
are generally better protected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
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notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions
be sure to observe the instructions and safety
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notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)" ( page 50)
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WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
release the parking brake.
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shift the automatic transmission out of the
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parking position P.
start the engine.
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In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.