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
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Cleaning the wheels
WARNING
Do not use power washers with circular-jet
nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in
particular the tires. You could otherwise
damage the tires and cause an accident. ...
Activating RACE START
•► Depress the brake pedal with your left foot,
and keep it depressed.
•► Turn the drive program selector clockwise until the RS lamp lights up.
The multifunction display shows the RAC ...
Tire pressure of 180 kPa (1.8 bar/
26 psi) is reached
•► Press the on/off switch on the tire inflation
compressor to 0.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.
•► Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of
the faulty tire.
Afte ...