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The per
son is seated properly with a cor‐
rectly fastened seat belt.
R
The front passenger seat has been moved
as far back as possible.
Further related subjects:
R
Child r
estraint system on the front passenger
seat (→ page 51).
R
Suitable positioning of the child restraint sys‐
tem (→ page 53).
PRE-SAFE
®
sy
stem
PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipat
ory occupant protec‐
tion)
PRE-SAFE
®
is able t
o detect certain critical driv‐
ing situations and implement pre-emptive meas‐
ures to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE
®
can implement the following meas‐
ures independently of each other:
R
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R
Closing the side windows.
R
V
ehicles with sliding sunroof: closing the
sliding sunroof.
R
Vehicles with memory function: moving
the front passenger seat to a more favoura‐
ble seat position.
R
PRE-SAFE
®
Sound: provided that the multi‐
media system is switched on, generates a
brief noise signal to stimulate the innate pro‐
tective mechanism of a person's hearing.
*
NOTE Damag
e caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat posi‐
tion ma
y result in damage to the seat and/or
the object.
#
Stow objects in a suitable place.
Reversing the PRE-SAFE
®
sy
stem measures
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measur
es that were taken are reversed.
You will need to perform certain settings your‐
self.
#
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
mo
ve the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
Function of PRE-SAFE
®
PL
US (anticipatory
occupant protection plus)
PRE-SAFE
®
PL
US can detect certain impacts,
particularly an imminent rear impact, and take
pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle
occupants. These measures cannot necessarily
prevent an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS can implement the following
measures independently of each other:
R
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
R
Activating the rear hazard warning lights at a
higher flashing frequency.
R
Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
is stationary. This brake application is cancel‐
led automatically when the vehicle pulls
away.
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