Safety

As it should be, the M-Class is full of standard safety features like an electronic stability system, antilock brakes, traction control, side curtain airbags, and side-impact airbags for the front and rear seats.

The M-Class has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award, which is the institute's top safety designation earned by high marks in frontal-, side- and rear-impact crash tests. To date, the only other luxury SUVs in this class to earn that designation are the Acura MDX and Volvo XC90.

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    Belt warning for the driver and front passenger
    Regardless of whether the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat belts already, the seat belt warning lamp lights up for 6 seconds after every engine start. It then goes out if t ...

    Driving on wet roads
    Hydroplaning If water has accumulated to a certain depth on the road surface, there is a danger of hydroplaning occurring, even if:  - you drive at low speeds.  - the tires have ad ...

    Folding out the folding bench seat
    •► Make sure that the backrests of the rear bench seat are locked in the upright position. •► Move the handle for the combined cargo cover and net upwards. •► Pull release ...