Active Safety - Mercedes-Benz 212 Sedan E-Class Service Manual

Active safety

In the new E-Class, high levels of active safety are
provided by both tried-and-tested and newly devel-
oped systems and components.
Driving safety is provided by:
• Larger track width
• Three-link front axle with suspension strut
• Five-link rear axle
• New steel suspension with selective damping
• AIRMATIC air suspension (special equipment)
• DISTRONIC PLUS including PRE-SAFE
(special equipment)
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE with the added functions: HOLD
function, Hill Start Assist, precharging and dry
braking
• BAS and BAS-Plus Brake Assist
• ABS antilock brake system
• ASR / ESP dynamic handling control systems
• Trailer stabilization (special equipment)
• Tire pressure loss warning or
tire pressure monitor (special equipment)
• Suspension with increased ground clearance
(special equipment)
• Adaptive brake lights
and the following driving assistance systems:
• ATTENTION ASSIST
• Lane Keeping Assist (special equipment)
• Speed Limit Assist (special equipment)
• Blind Spot Assist (special equipment)
• Exclusive Parking Assist (special equipment)
• Reversing camera (special equipment)
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High levels of stress-reducing safety are due to:
• Numerous details in the bodyshell
• Longer wheelbase
• Comfortable seats
• Heat-insulating glass all round
• Roller blinds for side and rear windows (special
equipment)
• Climate control
• Audio unit with central control button
• Cruise control including Speedtronic
• Selective damping system
• AIRMATIC air suspension (special equipment)
• Improved acoustics
The components that ensure a high level of
perceptual safety include:
• Intelligent Light System (special equipment)
• Night View Assist (special equipment)
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist (special equipment)
Operating safety is provided by:
• Ergonomically designed driver area with optimized
location of the controls
• Comfort multifunction steering wheel
• 4.5" multifunction display in the instrument cluster
• New display and control system for the information
and communications systems
• New display in the upper central part of the
instrument panel with optimized font size and
improved reflections and contrasts