Safety
The R-Class received a Good overall score — the highest rating possible — in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests. It hadn't yet undergone IIHS' new roof-strength test as of publication.
Standard safety features include side-impact airbags for the first and second rows, side curtain airbags for all three rows, antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, active head restraints for the front seats, and Pre-Safe. In the event of a likely collision, as determined by braking and stability system sensors, Pre-Safe cinches the seat belts and adjusts the position of the front seats for optimal occupant protection. A blind spot warning system is optional.
For a full list of safety features, check out the Standard Equipment & Specs page.
See also:
Restricting the shift range
X Press the selector lever to the left towards D–.
The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range
to the relevant gear.
If the engine exceeds the maximum engine s ...
Engaging park position P
Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
direction of arrow P.
The automatic transmission shifts
automatically into park position P if you
open the driver's door when the vehicle is
stationary o ...
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