7 Car Safety Features You’ll Find on Today’s Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz has always been at the forefront of safety innovation and technology. Our engineers work tirelessly with safety as the primary goal so that you can be confident whenever you’re sitting behind the wheel of one of our vehicles. Just look at some of the car safety features you’ll find on today’s Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Active Brake Assist Radar-Based Collision Mitigation System

Tailgating, or driving too closely to the vehicle in front, is one of the main causes of avoidable collisions. The Active Brake Assist system helps to minimize the occurrence of these types of accidents by alerting the driver audibly. If the driver does nothing, the vehicle will take over and apply the brakes accordingly.

Anti-Lock Brakes

Many times, drivers overreact to real, and perceived, threats while driving and apply too much pressure to the braking system, leading to a loss of control of the vehicle. Our ABS brakes automatically sense when this happens and modulate the braking pressure, allowing the vehicle to turn and maintain control under braking.

Advance Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Too much or too little tire pressure can affect the way your vehicle handles, compromising your safety. With the advanced tire pressure monitoring system, you can monitor the exact tire pressure of each tire on the multi-information display. Avoid flats and blowouts by correcting the tire pressure when alerted.

Security System

Today’s Mercedes-Benz vehicles are equipped with a security system that can detect and/or anticipate unwelcomed intrusion. If the correct original manufacturer key is not used, the vehicle is outfitted with an ignition disabling device that will not allow the engine to start.

Electronic Stability Control

Should you begin to lose control of your Mercedes-Benz, our stability control system will automatically sense this and go to work to reduce engine power and/or apply the proper brakes to help prevent a collision.

The powertrain management system on each Mercedes-Benz vehicle is called Electronic Stability Program. The key aim of this system is to keep the vehicle on all four wheels and facing forward at all times. ESP® can detect wheel spin or skidding tires and bring the vehicle back under control by automatically adjusting the speed of each tire.

Airbags and Pretensioners

In the unlikely event of a crash, your Mercedes-Benz vehicle offers extra protection with an extensive airbag system, as well as seatbelt pre-tensioners that will automatically tighten. Front, side, overhead, and knee airbags help you avoid serious injury.

ATTENTION ASSIST®

Long drives often result in fatigue, which is a major contributing factor in many accidents. ATTENTION ASSIST® keeps an eye on your interaction with the driver controls and can determine if you might be drowsy by automatically detecting certain steering corrections. If it senses that you’re tired, it will recommend that you stop and rest.

Today’s Mercedes-Benz vehicles are equipped with some of the most innovative and technologically advanced safety features in the industry. Find out more by visiting Mercedes-Benz of Pleasanton today and see how safe you’ll be in your new Mercedes-Benz vehicle.