Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 57

if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the
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radar sensor system detects an imminent
danger of collision in certain situations.
in critical driving situations, e.g. when
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physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely.
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PRE-SAFE takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
the front seat belts are pre-tensioned.
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the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is
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in an unfavorable position.
vehicles with a multicontour seat or active
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multicontour seat: the air pressure in the
side bolsters of the seat cushion and
backrest is increased.
if the vehicle skids, the sliding sunroof and
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the side windows are closed so that only a
small gap remains.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE
the belt pre-tensioning. The air pressure in
the side bolsters on the multicontour seat/
active multicontour seat is reduced again. All
settings made by PRE-SAFE
reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
When the vehicle is stationary, move the
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backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
Information about seat belt adjustment, a
convenience function integrated into PRE-
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SAFE , can be found in the "Seat belt
adjustment" section (
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Seat belts
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if the backrest is not in the
upright position. When braking or in the event
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slackens
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Occupant safety
of an accident, you could slide underneath the
seat belt and sustain abdomen or neck
injuries, for example. This poses an increased
risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the seat
is in the upright position.
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WARNING
Seat belts cannot protect as intended, if:
they are damaged, extremely dirty,
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bleached or dyed
the seat belt buckle is damaged or
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extremely dirty
the Emergency Tensioning Devices or the
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belt anchorage has been modified.
Damage caused to seat belts in an accident
may not be visible, e.g. by splinters of glass.
Modified or damaged seat belts can tear or
fail, for example in the event of an accident.
Modified Emergency Tensioning Devices may
be deployed unintentionally or fail to be
deployed when required. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify seat belts, Emergency
Tensioning Devices, seat belt anchorages and
inertia reels. Ensure that seat belts are not
damaged or worn and are clean.
Only use seat belts that have been approved
for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
The use of seat belts and infant and child
restraint systems is required by law in:
all 50 states
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the U.S. territories
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the District of Columbia
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all Canadian provinces
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Even where this is not required by law, all
vehicle occupants should correctly fasten
their seat belts before starting the journey.
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See "Children in the vehicle"
( page 60) for further information on
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infants and children traveling in the vehicle
as well as on child restraint systems.
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