Safely Transporting Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon 2019 Operator's Manual

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Occupant safety
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.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
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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:
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
R
and front passenger seat.
Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
R
is stationary. This brake application is can‐
celed 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:
when backing up
R
The system will not initiate any braking applica‐
tion in the following situations:
whilst driving
R
or
when entering or exiting a parking space
R
while using Active Parking Assist
®
Information on 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 bolster 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
See Operator's Manual display message appears
( page 438).
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle

Always observe when children are traveling
in the vehicle
% 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
( page 47).
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Be diligent
Bear in mind that neglecting to secure a child in
the child restraint system may have serious con‐
sequences. Always be diligent in securing a child
carefully before every journey.