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NOOTETE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat position
may result in damage to the seat and/or the
object.
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Stow objects in a suitable place.
RReevverersing tsing the PRE-She PRE-SAFEAFE
®®
systsystem measurem measureses
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
You will need to perform certain settings yourself.
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If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
move the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
FFunction of PRE-Sunction of PRE-SAFEAFE
®®
PLPLUS (anticipatUS (anticipatorory occu-y occu-
pant protpant protection plus)ection plus)
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS can detect certain impacts, par-
ticularly an imminent rear impact, and take pre-
emptive measures to protect the vehicle occu-
pants. These measures cannot necessarily pre-
vent an imminent impact.
PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS can implement the following
measures independently of each other:
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Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
and front passenger seat.
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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.
Syst
System limitsem limits
The system will not initiate any action in the fol-
lowing situations:
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When backing up
The system will not initiate any braking application
in the following situations:
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Whilst driving
or
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When entering or exiting a parking space while
using Active Parking Assist
AAututomatic measuromatic measureses aeraer an accidentan accident
Depending on the type and severity of the acci-
dent, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures can be implemented, for
example:
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Automatic braking (post-collision brake)
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Activating the hazard warning light system
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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 131). 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 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 multi-
media system display
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Switching on the interior lighting
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