Children In The Vehicle - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned when PRE-SAFE
PLUS intervenes.
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PRE-SAFE PLUS does not intervene if the
vehicle is backing up.
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PRE-SAFE PLUS does not perform braking
actions while the vehicle is in motion or when
Parking Guidance is active.
Function
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PRE-SAFE PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
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PRE-SAFE PLUS takes the following meas-
ures depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
if the radar sensor system detects that a
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head-on collision is imminent, the seat
belts are pre-tensioned.
if the radar sensor system detects that a
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rear-end collision is imminent:
the brake pressure is increased if the
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driver applies the brakes when the vehi-
cle is stationary.
the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
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The PRE-SAFE PLUS braking application is
canceled:
if the accelerator pedal is depressed when
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a gear is engaged
if the risk of a collision passes or is no lon-
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ger detected
if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention
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to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, the original settings
are restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
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PLUS cannot
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
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the type and severity of the impact:
the hazard warning lamps are activated
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the emergency lighting is activated
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the vehicle doors are unlocked
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the front side windows are lowered
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vehicles with a memory function: the elec-
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trically adjustable steering wheel is raised
the engine is switched off
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vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-
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gency call

Children in the vehicle

Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For
this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft
(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
always secure the child in a child restraint
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system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
be sure to observe the instructions and
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safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
be sure to observe the instructions and
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safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" (
Children in the vehicle
page 51)
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