Safety
The 2012 M-Class was deemed a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, meaning it received the top score of Good in front- and side-impact crash tests, as well as for roof strength and whiplash protection.
Standard safety features include antilock brakes and an electronic stability system, which are required on all new vehicles as of the 2012 model year. Also standard are front and rear side-impact and side curtain airbags, a knee airbag for the driver, and active front head restraints. Mercedes' standard Attention Assist system monitors driver behavior and issues a warning if it detects drowsiness, while Pre-Safe cinches the front seat belts, adjusts the front head restraints, and closes the sunroof and side windows if it senses an impending crash.
Safety options include front and rear parking sensors, a blind spot warning system, lane departure warning and prevention, collision warning and prevention with full braking capability, a backup camera, adaptive bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights and adaptive high-beam headlights.
For a full list of safety features, check out the Features & Specs page.
See also:
Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
1. To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode
2. To defrost the windshield
3. To switch the ZONE function on/off
4. Display
5. To set climate control to automatic
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Opening
You can open the tailgate automatically using
the SmartKey or the handle in the tailgate.
- Press and hold the
button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate opens.
or
- When the tailgate is unl ...
DISTRONIC PLUS displays in the
multifunction display
General notes
You can select the distance display in the
Assistance menu of the onboard
computer.
Display when DISTRONIC PLUS is
deactivated
•► Select the Distance Display functio ...