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Function of PRE-SAFE
Impulse Side
If an imminent side impact is detected, PRE-
®
SAFE
Impulse Side can pre-emptively move the
front seat vehicle occupant's upper body towards
the centre of the vehicle. It does this by rapidly
inflating an air cushion in the outer seat side bol-
ster of the seat backrest on the side on which the
impact is anticipated. This increases the distance
between the door and the vehicle occupant.
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If PRE-SAFE
Impulse Side has been deployed or
is faulty, the
PRE-SAFE impulse side inoperative
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display message appears.
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 440)
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switching off the engine
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To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
off and on once more (
page 182). Depend-
/
ing on the type and severity of the accident,
you may no longer be able to start the vehicle.
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 central
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display
switching on the interior lighting
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Function of the post-collision brake
Depending on the accident situation, the post-col-
lision brake can minimise the severity of a further
collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake
can implement automatic braking. When the vehi-
cle has come to a standstill, the electric parking
brake is automatically applied.
Occupant safety
The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking
the following actions:
braking more strongly than automatic braking
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fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
R
force
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe when children are travelling in the
vehicle
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Also strictly observe the safety notes for the
specific situation. In this way you can recog-
nise potential risks and avoid dangers if chil-
dren are travelling in the vehicle
(
page 54).
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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 securing
a child carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting
on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
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