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Mercedes F800 embraces sporty and sleek look
The doors slide back close to the vehicle’s body, making it easy for occupants to get into and out in tight parking spaces. Photo/COURTESY
Posted Thursday, March 18 2010 at 00:00
It has a new feature called Traffic Jam Assistant which heightens comfort and active safety.
The innovative protective system known as PRE-SAFE 360° further improves passive safety.
This system is based on the proactive occupant protection system PRESAFE® developed by Mercedes-Benz.
Unlike the previous system, PRE-SAFE 360° also monitors the area behind the vehicle.
As a result, the system engages the brakes around 600 milliseconds before an anticipated rear-end collision occurs.
The advantage of this system is that braking a stationary vehicle that is hit in the rear helps prevent secondary accidents such as those that occur when the car is catapulted uncontrolled into an intersection or a pedestrian crossing.
It goes without saying that PRE-SAFE 360° also allows the driver to take control at any time.
For example, the brake is immediately released if the driver hits the acceleration pedal knowing that there is sufficient space in front of his or her own vehicle to avoid the rear impact.
An exciting future awaits wabenzes in Kenya.
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