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:

• When backing up

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:

• Whilst driving

or

• When entering or exiting a parking space while using Active Parking Assist