Automatic Measures After An Accident; Safely Transporting Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2021 Operator's Manual

When entering or exiting a parking space
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while using Active Parking Assist

Automatic measures after an accident

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 239)
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Switching off the engine
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To restart the vehicle, switch the ignition off
and switch it back on ( page 126).
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Depending on the type and severity of the
accident, it is possible that the vehicle can
no longer be started.
Switching off the fuel supply
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Unlocking the vehicle doors
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Lowering the side windows
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Displaying the emergency guide in the multi‐
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media system display
Switching on the interior lighting
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Function of the post-collision brake
Depending on the accident situation, the post-
collision brake can minimize the severity of a fur‐
ther collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision
brake can implement automatic braking. When
the vehicle has come to a standstill, the electric
parking brake is automatically applied.
The driver can cancel automatic braking by tak‐
ing the following actions:
Braking more strongly than automatic brak‐
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ing
Fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
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force
Occupant safety

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 52).
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Be diligent
Bear in mind that negligence when securing a
child in the child restraint system may have seri‐
ous consequences. Always be diligent in secur‐
ing a child carefully before every journey.
To improve protection for children younger than
12 years old or under 5 ft (1.50 m) in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the
following information:
Always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehi‐
cle.
The child restraint system must be appropri‐
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ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
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