Overview - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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instructions and safety notes on the "Occupant
Classification System (OCS)" (
You can thus avoid the risks that could arise as
a result of:
an incorrectly categorized person in the front-
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passenger seat
the unintentional deactivation of the front-
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passenger front air bag
the unsuitable positioning of the child
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restraint system, e.g. too close to the dash-
board
Rearward-facing child restraint system
If it is absolutely necessary to install a rearward-
facing child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, always make sure that the
front-passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Only if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is permanently lit (
passenger front air bag deactivated.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
Forward-facing child restraint system
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion of the front-passenger seat. The back-
rest of the child restraint system must lie as flat
as possible against the backrest of the front-
passenger seat. The child restraint system must
not touch the roof or be subjected to a load by
the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat
backrest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly. Always make sure that the shoulder belt
strap is correctly routed from the front-
passenger seat belt loop to the shoulder belt
guide on the child restraint system. The shoul-
der belt strap must be routed forwards and
downwards from the front-passenger seat belt
loop.
Always observe the child restraint system man-
ufacturer's installation and operating instruc-
tions.
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page 38) is the front-
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Pets in the vehicle
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WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
activate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example
activate or deactivate systems, thereby
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endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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( page 55)
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BAS (Brake Assist System) (
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Active Brake Assist (
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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( page 58)
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EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
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( page 61)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE (
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Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
page 55)
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page 56)
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page 61)