Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 65

then sound and the · distance warning
lamp in the instrument cluster will light up.
X
Brake immediately in order to increase the
distance from the vehicle in front.
or
X
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
If the driver and front passenger have their
seat belt fastened, PRE-SAFE
brake the vehicle automatically at speeds
from approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) to
approximately 124 mph (200 km/h).
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated driving conditions may cause
unnecessary warnings or the unnecessary
intervention of PRE-SAFE
braking action, you can either depress the
accelerator pedal further, activate kickdown
or release the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
your speed drops below approximately
R
9 mph (15 km/h).
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R
there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
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collision.
there is no longer an obstacle detected in
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front of your vehicle.
i USA only: this device has been approved
by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
The radar sensor is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removal,
tampering, or altering of the device will void
any warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only: this device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
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Brake can also
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Brake. To stop the
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Brake is
Driving safety systems
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties, and is not
permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
With the help of the radar sensor system,
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PRE-SAFE Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
At speeds up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h), PRE-SAFE
to stationary obstacles, for example stopped
or parked vehicles.
If you approach an obstacle and PRE-SAFE
Brake detects a risk of collision, the system
will initially alert you both visually and
acoustically. If you do not brake or take
evasive action, the system will warn you by
automatically braking the vehicle gently. If
the risk of collision remains and you do not
brake, take evasive action or accelerate
significantly, the vehicle may perform
automatic emergency braking. Automatic
emergency braking is not performed until
immediately prior to an accident that can no
longer be avoided.
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WARNING
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Even if PRE-SAFE Brake slows the vehicle
before an imminent rear-end collision, the
system cannot avert a collision without the
intervention of the driver. There is a risk of an
accident. Brake according to the situation or
take evasive action. Delayed intervention by
the driver can lead to an accident.
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WARNING
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PRE-SAFE Brake cannot always detect
complex traffic situations properly.
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Brake can also react
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