Mercedes-Benz GLC : PRE-SAFE® system / Function of PRE-SAFE® PLUS (anticipatory occupant protection plus)
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant protection)
PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driving
situations and implement pre-emptive measures
to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE® can implement the following measures
independently of each other:
- Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
- Increasing brake pressure when the vehicle
is stationary. This brake application is canceled
automatically when the vehicle pulls
away.
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
System limits
The system will not initiate any action in the following
situations:
or
- When the vehicle is towing a trailer and there
is a risk of a rear impact
The system will not initiate any braking application
in the following situations:
or
- When entering or exiting a parking space
while using Active Parking Assist
PRE-SAFE® is able to detect certain critical driving
situations and implement pre-emptive measures
to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE® can implement the following measures
independently of each other:
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat...
Other information:
Information about display messages
Display messages appear on the multifunction
display.
Display messages with graphical symbols are
simplified in the Operator's Manual and may differ
from the symbols on the multifunction display.
The multifunction display shows high-priority
display messages in red...
Plug-in hybrid: be sure to observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain
situations:
Active Brake Assist
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
HOLD function
Active Parking Assist
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate
these systems in the following or similar situations:
During towing
In a car wash
Mercedes-Benz recommends transporting your
vehicle in the case of a breakdown, rather than
towing it away...