Mercedes-Benz takes a complete A to Z approach to safety, rather than focusing simply on the more obvious features like ABS and ESP®.

It all starts with a wide range of comfort and convenience features designed to contribute to relaxed, stress-free driving. These are supplemented by assistance systems which monitor the driving situation at all times, detecting and warning of impending dangers and if necessary intervening. These systems are also able to ascertain when an accident is unavoidable. In this case they use the crucial remaining milliseconds to take precautionary measures to reduce the risk of occupant injury. And PRO-SAFE™ continues to provide protection even after the accident, for example by reducing the likelihood of follow-on accidents.

All this goes to show that safety at Mercedes-Benz is an integrated system in which all parts mesh together. This is the principle at the heart of the PRO-SAFE™ concept.

PRO-SAFE™
PRO-SAFE™ is the keystone of the Mercedes-Benz safety philosophy. It stands for the commitment of the Mercedes-Benz brand to providing maximum safety for all road users.

PERFORM-SAFE
PERFORM-SAFE comprises all features which contribute to safe driving.

PRE-SAFE®
PRE-SAFE® goes a step further. Capable of detecting the threat of an accident, its "anticipatory" systems take precautionary measures to reduce the risk of injury if the accident cannot be avoided. PRE-SAFE® systems include reversible belt tensioners, automatic closing of the sunroof and positioning systems for the seats and belts.

PASSIVE-SAFE
Here the objective is to ensure that the occupants are well protected during an accident. PASSIVE-SAFE features are designed to protect both the vehicle's own occupants and also other road users.

POST-SAFE
POST-SAFE comprises measures which help to prevent an even more serious situation from developing after an accident. They include the positioning of the fuel tank in the crash-protected area in front of the rear axle, and automatic engine shut-off following a serious collision. Other POST-SAFE features help to prevent follow-on accident, and make it easier for rescuers to locate the crashed vehicle, for example by automatically switching on the hazard warning lights. Automatic unlocking and easy opening of the doors are further measures designed to ensure that accident victims receive speedy assistance.