Decades of preparation. Milliseconds of proof.
An ongoing legacy of safety innovation. Perhaps no chapter in the history of the automobile is more deeply associated with Mercedes‑Benz than the
continuing chronicle of safety leadership — starting with the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago. The C‑Class is not just equipped with a list
of safety features. It’s engineered as an orchestrated system that’s designed to make the most of the precious milliseconds it takes to avoid, or survive,
a collision. From the quick reflexes of its sensors to the enduring strength of its body, the protection a C‑Class offers could rewrite the story of your own life.
Top-rated safety. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named the C‑Class a “Top Safety Pick” for two
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years running. Its rigid body is among the reasons, with ultra‑high and high‑strength steel comprising approximately
70% of the C‑Class body structure. Its development regimen included more than 5,500 computer‑simulated collisions
incorporating nearly two million elements — as well as an extensive series of actual crash testing. Advanced crumple
zones help to divert impact energy over, under and around the strategically reinforced passenger compartment.
Advanced restraints. Nine standard air bags in the C‑Class offer 11‑way protection. Innovative pelvic air bags
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complement the front‑seat side‑impact air bags, and a driver’s knee air bag augments dual‑stage front air bags. Side
curtain air bags are provided at all four outboard seating positions, along with seat‑belt Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs) and belt‑force limiters. In a rear impact, NECK‑PRO active front head restraints help to prevent whiplash.
Post-collision response. In the event that an air bag or seat‑belt ETD deploys, the optional Mercedes‑Benz mbrace
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system includes Automatic Collision Notification, which initiates a call to our 24‑hour emergency response center —
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even if you can’t. In addition, the car can automatically shut off its engine and fuel supply, turn on some cabin lights
and the hazard flashers, partially open the windows to help ventilate the cabin, and unlock its doors to assist rescuers.
Brighter lighting. The optional Lighting Package features Bi‑Xenon headlamps with Active Curve Illumination,
which can improve the lighting of curving roadways by up to 90% over conventional fixed lamps. Headlamp washers,
bright white LED Daytime Running Lamps (standard on Sport Sedans) and LED rear turn signals are also included.
Emergency-sensing. Two safety systems that were originally introduced to the automotive world by Mercedes‑
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Benz help you avoid potential collisions. ESP, our Electronic Stability Program, monitors the vehicle’s response
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to driving inputs such as steering and braking, and responds to help keep it on course during evasive maneuvers.
And Brake Assist can apply full braking pressure if it detects an emergency braking situation by the speed at
which the driver depresses the brake pedal — potentially shortening your overall stopping distance.
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Adaptive brakes. Advanced braking innovations make the capable 4‑wheel disc brakes of the C‑Class even more
effective. When driving with the windshield wipers on, Automatic Brake Drying periodically applies the brakes
just enough to remove water build‑up from the discs. And should you rapidly lift your foot from the accelerator,
Predictive Brake Priming sets the pads closer to each disc, for quicker response when you step on the brake pedal.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W204 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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