Resetting triggeredNECK-PRO head
restraints
Do not insert your finger between the uphols-
tery of the headrestraint and the seat. Pay
particularattention whileresetting the NECK-
PROheadrestraints.
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Tilt the top of the NECK-PROheadrestraint
cushionforwardsinthe direction of
arrow :.
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Push the NECK-PROheadrestraint cushion
downasfar as it will go in the direction of
arrow ;.
X
Firmly push the NECK-PROheadrestraint
cushionbackinthe direction of arrow =
untilthe cushionengages.
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Repeatthis procedure for the second NECK-
PROheadrestraint.
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Resetting the NECK-PROheadrestraints
requires alot of strength. If youhavediffi-
culty resetting the NECK-PROhead
restraints, have this work carriedout at a
qualified specialist workshop.
PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection system)
PRE-SAFE
®
informs youofcertain critical driv-
ing situations and takespre-emptive measures
to protect the vehicleoccupants.
PRE-SAFE
®
can take the following measures
independentlyofeachother:
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pre-tensioning the driver'sand front-
passenger seatbelt.
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closing the sidewindows.
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vehicles with amemory function: setting a
more favorableseatposition for the front-
passenger seat.
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Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats. There is adan-
ger that the seats and/or objects could be
damaged when PRE-SAFE
®
is activated.
Should an accident not occur, the preventative
measures takenare reversed. Certainsettings
mustbemadeyourself.
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If the seatbeltpre-tensioning is not
reduced, move the seatbackrest back
slightly.
Seatbeltpre-tensioning is released.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately afteranaccident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
typeand severity of the impact:
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the hazard warning lamps are switched on
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the emergency lighting is activated
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the vehicledoors are unlocked
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the front sidewindowsare lowered
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vehicles with amemory function: the electri-
cally adjustablesteering wheel is raised
when the driver'sdoorisopened
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the engine is switched off and the fuelsup-
plyiscut off
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vehicles with Mercedes me connect: auto-
maticemergency call
Childreninthe vehicle
Important safety notes
If achild younger than twelve years oldand
under 5ft(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
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always securethe child in achild restraint
systemsuitablefor Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint systemmustbeappropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
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be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notesinthissectioninadditiontothe
child restraint systemmanufacturer's instal-
lationinstructions.
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always observe the instructions and safety
notesonthe "Occupant Classification Sys-
tem (OCS)"(Ypage 46)
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