Purpose And Function Of The Restraint System - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2022 Owner's Manual

Overview of the automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Depending on the type and severity of the acci-
dent, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures can be implemented, for
example:
automatic braking (post-collision brake)
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activating the hazard warning lights
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triggering an automatic emergency call
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( page 369)
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switching off the engine
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To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
off and on once more ( page 172). Depend-
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ing on the type and severity of the accident,
you may no longer be able to start the vehicle.
switching off the fuel supply
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Plug-in hybrid: switching off the hybrid system
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and high-voltage on-board electrical system
unlocking the vehicle doors
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lowering the side windows
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displaying the emergency guide in the central
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display
switching on the interior lighting
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Function of the post-collision brake after an acci-
dent
Depending on the accident situation, the post-col-
lision brake can minimise the severity of a further
collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake
can initiate automatic braking. When the vehicle
has come to a standstill, the electric parking
brake is automatically applied.
The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking
the following actions:
braking more strongly than automatic braking
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fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
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force
Occupant safety – Purpose and function of the restraint system

Purpose and function of the restraint system

Overview of deployment situations (restraint sys-
tem)
Make sure that the following prerequisites in par-
ticular have been met so that the components of
the restraint system are able to provide the inten-
ded level of protection:
Sit correctly (
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Fasten the seat belt correctly (
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Function of the seat belt warning lamp
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( page 41).
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Function of the rear seat belt status dis-
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play (
The 6 restraint system warning lamp is not
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lit up after the self-test (
The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps dis-
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play the correct status of the front passenger
airbag (
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page 38).
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page 39).
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page 41).
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page 40).
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page 42).
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