Safety

A variety of safety features are standard, including:

Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist
Electronic stability system
Side curtain airbags

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    Nuts & Bolts
    Overall reliability for the current C-Class has been average. In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the car earned the top score of Good in front, side, rear and roof-crush ...

    Activating/deactivating
    WARNING Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others. The rear window defroster ha ...

    Parking brake
    WARNING Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's ...