Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Information on PRE-SAFE ® PLUS (anticipa‐
tory 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
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and front passenger seat.
Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
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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.
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PRE-SAFE PLUS system limitations
No measures are implemented:
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If the vehicle is backing up.
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The brakes are not applied:
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Whilst driving.
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or
When entering or exiting a parking space
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using Parking Pilot.

Children in the vehicle

Notes on the safe transportation of children
& WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If you leave children unaccompanied in the
vehicle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion, for example by:
Releasing the parking brake.
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Shifting the transmission out of park
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position j.
Starting the engine.
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In addition, they may operate vehicle equip‐
ment.
Never leave children and animals unat‐
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tended in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
When leaving the vehicle, always take
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the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of fatal injury due to
exposure to extreme heat or cold in the
vehicle
If people – particularly children – are
exposed to extreme heat or cold over an
extended period of time, there is a risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Never leave anyone – particularly chil‐
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dren – unattended in the vehicle.
& WARNING Risk of burns when the child
seat is exposed to direct sunlight
If the child restraint system is exposed to
direct sunlight or heat, parts could heat up.
Children could suffer burns from these parts,
particularly on metallic parts of the child
restraint system.
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