Pre-Safe; System - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

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Occupant safety
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PRE-SAFE

system

Information on PRE-SAFE ® (anticipatory
occupant protection)
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PRE-SAFE is able to detect certain critical driv‐
ing situations and implement pre-emptive meas‐
ures to protect the vehicle occupants.
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PRE-SAFE can implement the following meas‐
ures independently of each other:
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
R
and front passenger seat.
Closing the side windows.
R
Vehicles with sliding sunroof: Closing the
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sliding sunroof.
Vehicles with memory function: Adjusting
R
the front passenger seat to a more favorable
seat position.
Vehicles with multicontour seat: Increas‐
R
ing the air pressure in the seat side bolsters
of the seat backrest.
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PRE-SAFE Sound: provided that the multi‐
R
media system is switched on, generates a
brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro‐
tective mechanism of a person's hearing.
* NOTE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat posi‐
tion may result in damage to the seat and/or
the object.
Stow objects in a suitable place.
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Reversing PRE-SAFE measures
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed. You
will need to perform certain settings your‐
self.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
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move the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
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
R
and front passenger seat.
If an accident does not occur, the pre-emp‐
tive measures that were taken are reversed .
Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
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is stationary. This brake application is can‐
celed automatically when the vehicle pulls
away.
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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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