E - Class Coupé - Mercedes-Benz Nigeria

48 Drive system & chassis | Page 36 – 45 Safety Comfort | Page 50 – 55In the event of danger or an accidentThe new E - Class Coupé is fitted with a system that is capable of recognising driving situations where there is the danger of an accident.The consequences of an accident can thus be lessened and the passengers afforded as much protection as possible.PRE - SAFE system ( standard ). The PRE - SAFE preventive occupant protection system can recognisecritical driving situations in advance andthen initiate preventive measures in order to protectthe occupants : the side windows and the panoramicglass roof can be closed, the front passengerseat moved into a more favourable positionand the seat belts electromotorically tensioned.PRE - SAFE Brake ( optional in conjunction withDISTRONIC PLUS ). If a vehicle in front brakesabruptly or if the coupé gets dangerously close,the PRE - SAFE Brake can initiate a partial brakeapplication. In so doing the system works togetherwith the DISTRONIC PLUS radar sensorswhich can recognise the imminent danger of acollision. The BAS PLUS also supports the driverwhen braking – in a manner appropriate to thesituation in hand.Airbags ( standard / optional ). Integrated into allthe seats in the E - Class Coupé are front airbagswith two - stage deployment, front sidebags andwindowbags. There is also the kneebag for thedriver, in order protect the legs – and in particularthe knees – against injury in case of an accident.Rear sidebags are available as an option.Active Bonnet ( standard ). The Active Bonnetcan reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians orcyclists if they are involved in a collision withthe bonnet. To cushion the blow, the bonnetcan raise approximately five centimetres at therear by means of spring force.NECK - PRO head restraints ( standard ). TheNECK - PRO head restraints for the driver andfront passenger can be activated in a rearimpact : a spring mechanism moves forwardsand upwards, the head is thus supportedearlier and the strain on the spine reduced.The NECK - PRO head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplashin a rear impact