automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ GLC SUV 2015 Owners Manual

Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 53
Kneebag ........................................... 55
Sidebag ............................................ 55
Triggering ......................................... 62
Windowbag ...................................... 56
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 90
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 90
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 90
Anti-glare film .................................... 411
Approach/departure angle .............. 229
Aquaplaning ....................................... 225
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 392
Ashtray ............................................... 404
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 326
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 327
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service messag e........ 419
Driving abroad ............................... 420
Hiding a service message .............. 419
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 419
Service message ............................ 419
Special service requirements ......... 420
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 90
Function ........................................... 90
Switching off the alarm .................... 90
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 329
Display message ............................ 359
Function/note s............................. 272
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 352
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 192
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 192 Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation
Display message ............................ 349
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivation system
Operation ......................................... 57
Problems ......................................... 61
System self-test ............................... 59
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 139
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 199
Changing gear ............................... 199
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 196
Display message ............................ 369
Double-clutch function .................. 200
Drive program display .................... 198
Drive programs .............................. 200
Driving tips .................................... 199
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 195
Emergency running mode .............. 203
Engaging drive position .................. 198
Engaging neutral ............................ 197
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 197
Engaging reverse gear ................... 197
Engaging the park position ............ 197
Kickdown ....................................... 200
Manual shifting .............................. 201
Overview ........................................ 196
Problem (fault) ............................... 203
Pulling away ................................... 190
Rocking the vehicle free ................ 200
Starting the engine ........................ 189
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 201
Trailer towing ................................. 200
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 198
Transmission positions .................. 199
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 203
Auxiliary heating/ventilation
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes .................. 178
Problem (display message) ............ 183
Remote control .............................. 180
Setting the departure time ............. 181
Switching on/off (on the centre
console) ......................................... 179 Index
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Rear control panel ........................
.160
Setting the air distribution ............. 166
Setting the air vents ..................... .183
Setting the airflow ......................... 167
Setting the climate mode .............. .165
Setting the temperature ................ 165
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 170
Switching on/off ........................... 162
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 171
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 169
Switching the synchronisation
function on and off ........................ 167
THERMOTRONIC control panel (3- zone automatic climate control) .... 160
Coat hooks ......................................... 399
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 328
Display message ............................ 343
Operation/notes .............................. 81
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 426
Combination switch .......................... 140
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 319
Convenience closing feature ............ 111
Convenience opening feature .......... 111
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 170
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 417
Display message ............................ 353
Displaying the temperature (on-
board computer) ............................ 327
Important safety notes .................. 487
Temperature display in the instru- ment cluster .................................. 313
Warning lamp ................................. 384
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 350 Function/notes ............................
.142
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 146
Crosswind Assist ................................. 87
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 231
Deactivating ................................... 233
Display message ............................ 365
Driving system ............................... 230
General notes ................................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 231
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 231
Selecting ........................................ 231
Setting a speed .............................. 232
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 232
Storing the current speed or call-
ing up the last stored speed .......... 232
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 403
Important safety notes .................. 402
Rear compartment ......................... 403 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 323
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 352
Function/notes ............................ .139
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel .................................................. 483
Digital speedometer .........................319
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 147
Display message ............................ 350
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 138
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 332
Switching on/off ........................... 139
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 196
Display
see Display message 8
Index

see Warning and indicator lamps
Display message
Driving systems ............................. 359
Hybrid drive system ....................... 357
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 419
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 335
Engine ............................................ 353
General information ....................... 335
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 335
Introduction ................................... 335
Key ................................................ 374
Lights ............................................. 350
Safety systems .............................. 336
Tyres ..............................................3 67
Vehicle .......................................... .369
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 82
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .386
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 238
Activation conditions ..................... 238
Cruise control lever ....................... 237
Deactivating ................................... 243
Display message ............................ 364
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 242 Driving tips ................................... .244
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 239
Function/notes ............................ .236
Important safety notes .................. 236
Selecting ........................................ 238
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 241
Setting the speed .......................... 241
Stopping ........................................ 240
with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............................................... 245
Door
Automatic locking (switch) ............ 102
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 95
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 371
Emergency locking ........................ 103
Emergency unlocking ..................... 102
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening (from the inside) .............. 101 Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 200
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 198
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 420
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 138
Driving Assistance Plus package ..... 280
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 229
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving on flooded roads .................. 226
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 80
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 81
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 87
Recuperative Brake System ............. 46
STEER CONTROL ............................. 90
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 79
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 87
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 83
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 84
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 79
Distance warning function ............... 82
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 84
Important safety guidelines ............. 78
Overview .......................................... 78
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 87
Driving system
AIR BODY CONTROL ...................... 252
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 245
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 280
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 267
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 280
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 283
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 272
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 276 Index
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Cruise control ................................ 230
Display message ............................ 359
Distronic Plus ................................ 236
HOLD function ..............................
.247
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .279
Lane package ................................ 276
PARKTRONIC ................................. 254
Reversing camera .......................... 262
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 233
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 274
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 225
Automatic transmission ................. 199
Brakes .......................................... .224
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 244
Downhill gradient ........................... 224
Driving abroad ............................... 138
Driving in winter ............................ .226
Driving on flooded roads ................ 226
Driving on sand .............................. 229
Driving on wet roads ..................... .225
Fuel ................................................ 222
General .......................................... 222
Icy road surfaces ........................... 226
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 225
New brake disks ............................ 225
New brake pads/linings ................ 225
Off-road driving .............................. 226
Running-in tips ............................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 457
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 224
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 138
The first 1500 km .......................... 186
Towing a trailer .............................. 303
Travelling uphill .............................. 229
Tyre ruts ........................................ 229
Wet road surface ........................... 225
DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Display message ............................ 363
Function/note s............................. 248
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 323
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 195
Climate control (THERMATIC 2-
zone) .............................................. 159 Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC) .......................... 162
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 295 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Function/note s............................. 130
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/note s............................. 130
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................ 399
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 339
Function/note s................................ 87
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 223
On-board computer ....................... 318
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 192
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 192
Climate control
(THERMOTRONIC ).......................... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 193
General information ....................... 192
Important safety notes .................. 191
Introduction ................................... 191
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 65
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ............ 102
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 97
Inserting .......................................... 97
Locking vehicle .............................. 103
Removing ......................................... 97
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................. 102
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 475
Important safety notes .................. 474
Technical data ............................... 476
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate .......................................... 109 10
Index

Maximum charge current
Setting (charging cable) ................. 214
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 329
Memory card (audio) ......................... 323
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ........................................... 134
Mercedes-Benz Contact
Display message ............................ 343
General notes ................................ 409
Info call button .............................. 409
Roadside Assistance call button .... 409
Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Switch in the overhead control
panel ............................................. .408
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 267
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 280
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 283
Active Parking Assist ..................... 257
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 272
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 276
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 236
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot .............. .245
General notes ................................ 230
Lane Keeping Assist ..................... .279
PARKTRONIC ................................. 254
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 64
Reversing camera .......................... 262
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 274
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .335
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 424
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 478
Installation ..................................... 478
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 324
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 410
Transmission output (maximum) .... 478
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 96
MOExtended tyres .............................434
Motorway mode ................................ 142
MP3
Operating ....................................... 323
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .315
Permanent display ......................... 333
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 314
Overview .......................................... 37 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 320
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 186 O
Occupant safety Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 56
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 65
Children in the vehicle ..................... 65
Important safety notes .................... 47
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 48
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 78
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 64
Restraint system introduction .......... 46
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .47
Seat belts ........................................ 48
Odometer ........................................... 318
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 489
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 228 Index
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PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 328
Display message ............................3 44
Function/notes ................................ 87
Important safety notes .................... 88
Warning lamp ................................. 386
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 64
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 90
Immobiliser ...................................... 90
Interior motion sensor ..................... 91
Tow-away protectio n ........................91
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 190
General notes ................................ 190
Hill start assist ............................... 191
Trailer ............................................ 191 Q
QR code Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28R
Radiator cover ................................... 416
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 322
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 115
RBS (Recuperative Brake System)
Warning lamp ................................. 377
Reading lamp ..................................... 145
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 184
Setting the airflow ......................... 167
Setting the temperature ................ 165
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 352
Switching on/of f........................... 139 Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear seat
Adjusting the angle of the backr-
ests ................................................ 396
Display message ............................ 372
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 170
Switching on/of f........................... 169
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 153
Switching on/of f........................... 151
Rear-compartment seat belt sta-
tus indicator ........................................ 52
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 133
Dipping (manual) ........................... 131
Recuperative Brake System
Driving safety systems ..................... 46
Important safety notes .................... 46
Reflective safety vest ....................... 430
Refuelling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 207
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
Important safety notes .................. 203
Refuelling process ......................... 204
see Fuel
Remote control
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 180
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 181
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 146
Overview of bulb types .................. 146
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 147
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 181
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 356
Warning lamp ................................. 384
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 171
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 346 18
Index

Introduction .....................................46
Warning lamp ................................. 383
Warning lamp (function) ...................47
Rev counter ........................................ 313
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 425
Displays in the Audio display ......... 263
Displays in the COMAND display ... 263
Function/notes ............................ .262
Switching on/off ........................... 263
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 114
Roller sunblinds ............................ .116
Side windows ................................. 110
Tailgate .......................................... 104
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 148
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 352
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof .............. 115
Roller sunblinds (panorama sliding
sunroof)
Operating ....................................... 116
Roof carrier ........................................ 402
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 428
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 488S
Safety Children in the vehicle ..................... 65
Hybrid drive system ......................... 44
see Operating safety
Safety net
Attaching ....................................... 398
Important safety information ......... 398
Safety notes
Hybrid vehicles ................................ 44
SD memory card
Selecting ........................................ 323
Seat
Folding the backrest (rear com-
partment) forwards/back ...... 393, 394
Seat belt
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 51
Correct usage .................................. 50 Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 52
Adjusting the height ......................... 50
Cleaning ......................................... 428
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines ............. 49
Introduction ..................................... 48
Rear seat belt status indicator ......... 52
Releasing ......................................... 51
Warning lamp ................................. 376
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 123
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 122
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 125
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 123
Calling up a stored setting (mem-
ory function) .................................. 135
Cleaning the cover ......................... 427
Correct driver's seat position ........ 120
Important safety notes .................. 121
Seat heating .................................. 125
Seat heating problem .................... 127
Seat ventilation .............................. 127
Seat ventilation problem ................ 128
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 135
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 125
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 127
Section
PLUG-IN HYBRID operation ............ 286
Securing a load
see Stowage space
Securing luggage ............................... 396
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 427
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 425
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 326
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS Index
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Swinging the ball coupling in ......... 306
Trailer tow hitch display message .. 372
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 447
Removing the towing eye ............... 447
With both axles on the ground ....... 447
Towing eye ......................................... 432
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 275
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 327
Display message ............................ 363
Function/note s............................. 274
Important safety notes .................. 274
Instrument cluster display ............. 275
Trailer coupling
see Towing a trailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connecto r............................. 308
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 278
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 426
Coupling up a traile r...................... 305
Decoupling a traile r....................... 306
Driving tips .................................... 303
Important safety notes .................. 302
Lights display message .................. 350
Mounting dimensions .................... 490
Parktronic ...................................... 254
Power supply ................................. 307
Problem (fault) ............................... 309
Trailer load s................................... 491
Transfer case ..................................... 203
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 198
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ...................... 198
Transporting the vehicle .................. 448
Travelling uphill
Brow of hill ..................................... 230
Driving downhill ............................. 230
Maximum gradient-climbing capa-
bility ............................................... 230
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 427
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 319 Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 318
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 319
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 148
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 148
Switching on/of f........................... 140
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 324
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 478
Installation ..................................... 478
Transmission output (maximum) .... 478
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 433
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 460
Display message ............................ 367
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 436
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 437
Recommended ............................... 458
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 459
Important safety notes .................. 459
Restarting ...................................... 460
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 461
Function/note s............................. 460
General notes ................................ 460
Important safety notes .................. 461
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 463
Restarting ...................................... 462
Warning lamp ................................. 387
Warning message .......................... 462
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 463
Checking ........................................ 455
Direction of rotation ...................... 464
Display message ............................ 367
General notes ................................ 468
Important safety notes .................. 454
Information on driving .................... 454
MOExtended tyre s......................... 456
Replacing ....................................... 463
Service life ..................................... 455 22
Index

!
To prevent damage to the hybrid drive
system please observe the following
instructions:
R only deactivate the hybrid drive system
manually in the following situations.
R work on the hybrid drive system may only
be carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop, even when it has been deac-
tivated manually.
Deactivate the hybrid system manually if:
R the 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up after an
accident
R the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated
R the vehicle is badly damaged and has to be
towed or transported
X If possible, move the vehicle out of the
danger zone: shift the transmission into
position N.
X Release the electric parking brake.
X Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
safely.
Get assistance from others if necessary.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning. There is therefore a risk of being
locked out if the vehicle is being pushed or
tested on a dynamometer.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
Apply the electric parking brake
(Y page 220).
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 465).
X To use the high-voltage switch-off
device: open the bonnet. X
Press release clip :in the direction of the
arrow and pull it out.
X Pull high voltage switch-off device ;apart
until it engages in the stop position.
If the hybrid drive system has been deactiva- ted due to reasons mentioned above, have it
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
before reactivation.
High-voltage battery G
WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres- sure of the high-voltage battery could exceeda critical value. In this case, flammable gas
escapes through a vent valve in the vehicle's
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger area immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements. G
WARNING
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has
been damaged, electrolyte and gases may
leak out. These are poisonous and caustic.
There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
with water and seek medical attention
straight away.
! Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehi-
cle standing idle for lengthy periods can
damage the high-voltage battery. If the
vehicle is idle for lengthy periods leave the Hybrid vehicles
45Safety Z

PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS takes the following meas-
ures depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat
belts are pre-tensioned
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
rear-end collision is imminent:
- the rear hazard warning lamps are acti-
vated and flash at a higher frequency
- the brake pressure is increased if the
driver applies the brakes when the vehi-
cle is stationary
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned
The PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS braking application is
cancelled:
R if the accelerator pedal is depressed when
a gear is engaged
R if the risk of a collision passes or is no lon-
ger detected
R if DISTRONIC PLUS indicates an intention
to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, the original settings
are restored. Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R vehicles with a memory function: the elec-
trically adjustable steering wheel is raised
R the engine is switched off and the fuel sup-
ply is cut off R
vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system: automatic emergency
call
R vehicles with the hybrid drive system: the
hybrid system and the high-voltage electri-
cal system are deactivated Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
Accident statistics show that children
secured in the rear seats are safer than chil-
dren secured in the front-passenger seat. For this reason, Mercedes-Benz strongly advises
that you install a child restraint system on a
rear seat. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the
vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child.
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions.
R always pay attention to the instructions
and safety notes on the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system (Y page 56). G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury. Children in the vehicle
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