Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 4MATIC Service Manual download pdf (Page 29)

Protection beyond air bags

A comprehensive array of thoroughly

tested, state-of-the-art passive safety

features offered in S-Class are designed to

work together to help reduce injury when

an accident is unavoidable.

10-WAY PROTECTION FROM 8 AIR BAGS

The S-Class offers 10 ways in which it offers

air bag protection to its occupants

• Adaptive dual-stage front air bags for

both driver and front passenger

• Four door-mounted side-impact air bags

• Full-length Head Protection Curtains,

to help protect all four outboard front

and rear occupants from head injury and

broken glass during certain side impacts

SEAT BELTS

Every S-Class occupant is provided with a

3-point seat belt.

• All outboard shoulder belts feature

Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)

and belt force limiters.

• Front shoulder belts automatically

height-adjust as the seats are adjusted

fore–aft.

• Shoulder belts are automatically height-

adjusting for the outboard rear seats.

INTEGRATED ROLLOVER SENSOR

Every S-Class features a rollover sensor that

automatically deploys the Head Protection

Curtains and ETDs when a rollover is

detected as being imminent.

Additional occupant protection

OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS

• Driver’s knee bolster

– A padded section in the dashboard with

a deformable aluminum backing

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helps to keep driver properly positioned

in seat, and helps protect driver’s knees, in

some frontal collisions

• Wedge-shaped seat squabs beneath the

seat cushions

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help to prevent seat occupants from

sliding out from under their seat belts

IMPACT-CONSIDERATE SURFACES

• The dashboard shell is made of

aluminum with a padded covering.

• The dash, switches and control knobs

feature smooth, rounded edges.

• Wood trim is laminated with a layer of

aluminum in critical areas to help prevent

splintering if struck.

• Thickly padded floor and padded door

panels help absorb some impact energy.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

All S-Class seating positions include height-

adjustable head restraints.

• All head restraints also adjust fore–aft

for optimal support and comfort.

– “Clamshell” design moves the lower

part of the head restraint nearer the

occupant’s neck, for more precisely

placed protection.

• On models with power rear seats, the

rear head restraints rise automatically

when the occupant’s seat belt is

fastened.

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help reduce whiplash injuries

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adjustability extends protection and

comfort to occupants of varying sizes

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MORE INFO ON AIR BAGS AND RESTRAINT

SYSTEMS: TECH GUIDE | P. 28 –32

PRE-SAFE

is an industry-first safety

system, introduced in 2002.

• Standard on all S-Class models.

• PRE-SAFE can prepare certain interior

elements for the possibility of a frontal

collision or rollover before it occurs.

• PRE-SAFE uses a network of sensors —

including those for ESP and Brake

Assist — to monitor driving dynamics.

• PRE-SAFE can:

– Detect indicators that suggest a frontal

collision or rollover is possible

– Take advantage of the time before a

possible collision occurs

– Help position occupants in such a

way that the seat belts and air bags can

offer increased protection

– Close the sunroof if an impending

rollover is detected

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MORE INFO: TECH GUIDE | P. 31

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

1 WARNING: THE FORCES OF A DEPLOYING AIR BAG CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY TO A CHILD UNDER AGE 13. A CHILD

UNDER 13 MUST NOT BE A PASSENGER IN THIS VEHICLE UNLESS THE CHILD IS BELTED INTO AN APPROPRIATE, PROPERLY

INSTALLED BABYSMART-COMPATIBLE CHILD SEAT AND THE “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” INDICATOR REMAINS ILLUMINATED. SEE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND INFORMATION ON AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SEATS. Photograph

of air bags is for illustration purposes only. Front air bags, once inflated, begin to deflate immediately to provide a

cushioning effect. The side-impact air bags and Head Protection Curtains remain inflated after deployment.

2006 S-CLASS

MECHANICAL FEATURES

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