Adaptive brake light, flashing
When you make an emergency stop the adaptive brake lights blink every 5.5 seconds. This blinking of the brake lights warns the vehicles behind you and allow them more time to react. If the vehicle is braked to a complete stop, the hazard warning lamps also switch on.
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Airbags with multi-stage deployment logic and sidebags for driver and front passenger, plus windowbags for all seat rows | |
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
Outside temperature display | |
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) downhill speed regulation supports the driver with steep drives downhill. The system keeps the vehicle speed constant by controlling the engine and transmission and using automatic braking.
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The Brake Assist can provide protection against accidents by recognising emergency braking situations based on the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed and then automatically builds up full braking power. The anti-lock braking system (ABS) then meters the braking power up to the slip threshold, which ensures that steering control is maintained. Once the driver releases the brake pedal, the automatic brake boosting is immediately terminated.
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Electronic Stability Program ESP® | |
Headlamp Assist (automatic headlamp activation)
The headlamp assist helps the driver by automatically switching on low-beam headlamps, tail lamps and number plate illumination when it gets dark outside. The assistance system performs this task even when it’s raining or snowing by electronically detecting the cycles of the windscreen wipers.
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‘Fasten seat belt’ warning for front seats | |
PRE-SAFE® occupant protection system
PRE-SAFE® can recognise the risk of an accident early on and activate safety systems which can reduce the change of injury for vehicle occupants. To accomplish this PRE-SAFE® continually monitors the sensor data from the systems such as ESP® and BAS and identifies events such as noticeable understeering or oversteering and emergency stops.
If a critical driving situation should occur, the systems can respond within fractions of a second. The belt tensioners are activated, the electrically adjustable seats are moved to a favourable position in the event of a collision and the side windows and the sliding/tilting sunroof are automatically closed.
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NECK-PRO head restraint system (5) (crash-responsive in front)
The crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraint system is designed to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries. NECK-PRO is fully integrated into the front head restraints and supports the head earlier in the event of a rear-end collision. If the sensors register a crash, they release a pre-tensioned spring that pushes the head restraints forwards and upwards. After deployment, the head restraints can be pushed back to their original position by hand.
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Tyre pressure loss warning system
The tyre pressure loss warning system promptly informs the driver of a dangerous drop in pressure in the individual tyres, which helps to prevent accidents. The system monitors the rotational speed of the individual wheels and recognises significant losses in pressure depending on any changes. The warning is provided via a display in the instrument cluster.
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Headlamp system (fog lamps, projection-beam headlamp, daytime driving lights) | |
Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter | |
If during a critical driving situation the vehicle threatens to roll over, the roll-over sensor can activate safety measures to protect the occupants: the driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts are tightened within fractions of a second, the optional electrically adjustable front-passenger seat is moved to an optimum position and the sliding/tilting sunroof (optional) is closed.
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