Pets In The Vehicle; Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
X
restraint system with Top Tether. Always
comply with the child restraint system
manufacturer's installation instructions
when doing so.
Top Tether belt with one belt strap: route
X
Top Tether belt A centrally over head
restraint :.
or
Top Tether belt with two belt straps:
X
route one Top Tether belt A to the left and
one to the right past the side of head
restraint :.
Hook Top Tether hook ? into Top Tether
X
anchorage =.
Make sure that Top Tether belt A is not
X
twisted.
Tension Top Tether belt A. Always comply
X
with the child restraint system manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Fold down cover ; of Top Tether anchor-
X
age =.

Pets in the vehicle

G WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.

Driving safety systems

As a result, they could:
activate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example
activate or deactivate systems, thereby
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endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE
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PRE-SAFE Brake
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Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety sys-
tems can neither reduce the risk of accident
nor override the laws of physics. Driving
safety systems are merely aids designed to
assist driving. You are responsible for the dis-
tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed
and for braking in good time. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
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