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:
When driving on sand, also observe the following
instructions:
Select the drive program.
Select a higher vehicle level.
Shift to a lower gear.
Drive quickly to overcome the rolling resistance;
the vehicle may otherwise dig itself in.
Drive in the tracks of other vehicles if possible...
eCall can help to reduce the time between an
accident and the arrival of emergency services
at the site of the accident. It helps locate an
accident site in places that are difficult to
access. However, even if a vehicle is equipped
with eCall, this does not mean the system is ON...