Foresees the future. And improves upon it.
A history of preparing for what’s ahead. Look back over the life story of the automobile and you’ll find Mercedes -Benz
continually leading the way in safety innovation —from the invention of the first crumple zone 60 years ago to the exclusive
PRE-SAFE system of today that can detect and prepare for a collision before it happens. True to its heritage, the 2011 S-Class
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is engineered with visionary safety advances that watch the road ahead and to your side, and that help you to see and be
seen. Maybe all cars will do this someday. The protection an S-Class offers today could change the course of your own life.
Body structure. The rigid body structure of the S- Class extensively
utilizes ultra-high and high-strength steel in critical areas, to expertly
manage both weight and impact forces. Advanced crumple zones
help to manage impacts at multiple height levels, and help dissipate
their forces over, under and around the reinforced passenger cabin.
PRE- SAFE. During certain vehicle maneuvers, the exclusive
PRE-SAFE system can detect instability suggesting that a collision
or rollover is imminent. PRE-SAFE can then tighten the front seat
belts, adjust the front passenger seat, and close the windows and
sunroof—all in an effort to better prepare the occupants.
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Standard 10-way air bag protection. Thirty years ago, the first
series-production car with standard front air bags was the S-Class.
Today, a system of eight standard air bags offers 10-way protection.
Every model includes dual-stage front air bags, front and rear side-
impact air bags, and side curtain air bags for all four outboard seats.
DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE- SAFE Brake. A Mercedes -Benz
innovation, this active cruise control option (standard on the S600)
adapts your set speed in response to traffic ahead. It automatically
slows—or even stops—your car, and then resumes when your path
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is clear again. The system also includes PRE-SAFE Brake, whose
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radar-based sensors can detect an impending collision with the
vehicle ahead. PRE-SAFE Brake automatically applies up to 100%
Brighter lighting. All-LED taillamps provide quicker illumination of
the brake lamps than conventional bulbs, potentially reducing the
reaction time of drivers behind you. Standard Bi-Xenon headlamps
feature Active Curve Illumination and Adaptive Highbeam Assist—an
innovation that continuously varies the headlamp range to maximize
illumination without creating glare for other drivers. Bright white LED
Daytime Running Lamps maximize visibility with minimal energy draw.
of the car’s braking power to help reduce the severity of impact.
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ATTENTION ASSIST. By continually monitoring numerous driving
behaviors, this Mercedes-Benz innovation can audibly and visually
alert the driver if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips.
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Active Lane Keeping Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist.
These optional systems (standard on the S600) can warn the driver
Night View Assist PLUS with Pedestrian Detection. When
driving in darkness, this innovative option (standard on the S600)
projects invisible infrared beams and reads them with a special
camera. The system displays a clearer, supplemental real-time view
of the road ahead on an in- dash 8" screen positioned directly in
of unintended drifting across visible lane markings
over 20 mph, alert the driver to some unseen vehicles in the adjacent
Should the driver disregard the alerts, new active technology
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and, at speeds
lane.
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on the S550 and S600 helps either system to guide the car back
into its own lane by gently applying the brakes to specific wheels.
front of the driver. It can even identify and point out pedestrians.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz S550, Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W221 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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