Side-impact protection thanks to intelligent bodyshell
Similar to the design of the front area of the new M-Class, the vehicle's intelligent bodyshell design also performs impressively in side-impact accident scenarios. The specific distribution of high rigidity and high deformability helps to ensure that the occupants benefit from favourable kinematics in the event of a side impact:
The lower part of the B-pillar, an important component in side impacts, is
highly compressible, whereas its upper part is extremely rigid. As a result,
intrusions and the speed of intrusions in the lower area are reduced, while in
the upper area high-strength steels on the exterior sides of the pillar prevent
it from buckling unfavourably in a side impact. In addition, this design
solution increases the stability of the passenger compartment in the event of a
rollover
The stiffening of the floor structure by means of a supporting element made of
an ultra-high-strength material running across the entire width of the vehicle,
and ultra-high-strength reinforcements in the driver's seat crossmember, help to
reduce deformations, primarily in the event of a pole impact. As a result, the
occupant survival space benefits from even better protection, and the thorax
load on the occupants is reduced
The geometry and body connections of the pillars and the roof frame made of
ultra-high-strength material have been optimised to provide the best possible
crash safety
See also:
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus s ...
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7 °C), the
elasticity of summer tires and therefore also
traction and braking capability are reduced
considerably — equip your vehicle with
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Setting climate control to automatic
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair
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