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activ
ating the hazard warning lights
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triggering an automatic emergency call
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switching o the engine
To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle
o and on once more (/ page 210). Depend-
ing on the type and severity of the accident,
you may no longer be able to start the vehicle.
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switching o the fuel supply
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vehicles with hybrid drive: switching o the
hybrid system and high-voltage on-board elec-
trical system
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unlocking the vehicle doors
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lowering the side windows
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displaying the emergency guide in the central
display
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switching on the interior lighting
Function of the post-collision brake
Depending on the accident situation, the post-col-
lision brake can minimise the severity of a further
collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake
can im
plement automatic braking. When the vehi-
cle has come to a standstill, the electric parking
brake is automatically applied.
The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking
the following actions:
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braking more strongly than automatic braking
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fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
force
Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe when children are travelling in the
v
ehicle
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Also strictly observe the safety notes for the
specic situation. In t
his way you can recog-
nise potential risks and avoid dangers if chil-
dren are travelling in the vehicle
(/ page 67).
Be diligent
Bear in mind t
hat negligence when securing a
child in the child restraint system may have seri-
ous consequences. Always be diligent in securing
a c
hild carefully before every journey.
Never allow babies and children to travel sitting
on the lap of another vehicle occupant.
To improve protection for children younger than
12 years old or under 1.50 m in height,
Mercedes-Benz recommends you observe the fol-
lowing information:
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Always secure the child in a child restraint sys-
tem suitable for this Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
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The child restraint system must be appropriate
to the age, weight and size of the child.
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The vehicle seat must be suitable for tting a
child restraint system (/ page 71).
Accident statistics show that children secured on
the rear seats are generally safer than children
secured on the front seats. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you t a
child restraint system to a rear seat.
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Occupant safety