Mercedes-Benz E-Class Quiz
Safety

Occupant safety

In this manual: Safety
Introduction — 5At a glance — 6Safety — 25Opening and Closing — 17Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 12Lights and windshield wipers — 11Climate Control — 11Driving and parking — 44On-board computer and displays — 29Stowing and Useful Information. Good to Know — 1Stowing and Useful Information. Storage Options — 10Stowage and convenience features. Convenience features — 7Maintenance and care — 11Roadside assistance — 13Wheels and tires — 13Technical data — 13
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Occupant safety in the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) relies on a perfectly coordinated interaction of airbags, belt tensioners and other restraint systems. This ensures optimal protection in a wide variety of accident scenarios.

The E-Class thus once again proves its role as a pioneer in safety and gives all occupants the reassuring feeling of being comprehensively protected, wherever the journey takes them.

Question: Which restraint systems are used in the Mercedes E-Class BR 212?

Answer: Seat belts with pretensioners, airbags (front, side, knee, window bags) and child restraint systems provide comprehensive protection.

Question: Why is occupant safety in the E-Class so exemplary?

Answer: Because all safety components are precisely matched to one another and state-of-the-art technology is used, which provides optimal protection in an emergency.

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