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Modification notes
Rescue
i Note
The model class overviews are also available as
"rescue cards" free of charge on the internet.
Rescue cards are available for all current
passenger car model series as well as for prede-
cessor model series produced in or after 1979.
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Modification notes
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Contents
Preface 9
Overview
New materials 13
Body 14
Rescue
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Contents
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Contents
General 132
Sedan 134
Coupé 146
Cabrio 151
Roadster 153
Van 162
General 165
General 169
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Contents
Integral safety
Annex
Index 184
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Preface
Dear Reader,
One of Daimler's main priorities has traditionally been These guidelines describe several methods for
to guarantee the highest possible standards of safety. rescuing accident victims from the vehicle. We must
emphasize, however, that these guidelines cannot
For this reason our vehicles always represent the state
claim to be exhaustive and on no account should they,
of the art. And this is especially true for vehicle safety.
nor are they intended to, act as a substitute for proper
specialist training and the relevant specialized litera-
Our safety concept is as comprehensive as possible ture.
and also extends to providing rescue crews with
specific information about our vehicles and their
The new passenger car vehicle models have been
safety systems.
added to these guidelines, which also include up-to-
The top priority of the rescue crew is to save lives. The date information on occupant restraint systems,
rescue team must be able to gain access to the acci- passive and active safety systems, new materials and
dent victims as quickly as possible without exposing alternative drive systems.
them or themselves to additional danger.
Daimler AG
Technical Information
and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OI)
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: April 2010 b 9
Proper casualty rescue
Overview
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Extinguishing vehicle fires
Overview
Extinguish fires in accordance with the guidelines of the professional fire services.
Vehicles with gasoline and natural gas drives: i Natural gas is a Class C flammable material
according to the European "Flammable
In the E-Class sedan (model 211) E 200 NGT and in the
materials of various kinds" EN2 standard!
B-Class (model 245) B170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY,
engines are used that can be operated with either
gasoline or natural gas.
A comprehensive series of tests have shown that the
high-strength tanks, lines, threaded connections and
other equipment also provide the greatest possible
safety in the event of an accident.
The location of the components ensures that the
natural gas does not enter the vehicle interior.
The danger of fire is no greater in natural gas vehicles
than in gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles.
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: April 2010 b 11
Extinguishing vehicle fires
Overview
Restraint systems:
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New materials
Overview
a Risk of injury Measures
Electrolyte fluid may escape if the mirror glass is If it comes into contact with the skin or eyes, imme-
broken. This fluid acts as an irritant and must not diately rinse off the fluid with generous amount
be allowed to come into contact with the skin, eyes of clean water. Seek medical attention if neces-
or respiratory organs. sary.
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: April 2010 b 13
Body
Overview
Mercedes-Benz bodyshell
Materials overview, example shows CL-Class The type and percentage content of the respective
(model 216): materials in a particular vehicle depends on the
A Low-carbon steels
model series.
B High-strength steels Structural reinforcements in the A-pillars and B-
C Modern high-strength steels pillars are predominantly installed in coupés,
D Ultrahigh-strength steel, hot worked
(e.g. Usibor)
convertibles and roadsters because these parts
E Aluminum must be particularly strong on these types of vehi-
F Plastic cles.
G Die-cast magnesium
P60.00-2751-00
CL-Class bodyshell (model 216)
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Body
Overview
Maybach bodyshell
The Maybach is a large vehicle which is designed to The proportions of the materials used are listed
be very comfortable. The bodyshell of the Maybach below:
must therefore fulfill particularly tough require-
ments in terms of rigidity, strength, acoustics and Bodyshell material Propor-
vibrational characteristics. For this reason, the tion %
bodyshell technology used in the Maybach is
different to that used in the current Mercedes-Benz Normal deep-drawn panel 39.5
passenger car model series in a number of aspects
e.g. more increased-strength steel is used.
Increased-strength sheet steel 37.8
The following bodyshell components are made of
aluminum to reduce the weight of the vehicle:
Aluminum and 17.0
• Roof aluminum alloys
• Front fenders
Plastics 13.2
• Engine hood
• Doors
Other materials 12.5
The spare tire well and trunk lid are made of plastic.
P61.00-2052-00
Bodyshell of Maybach 62 with partition wall (model 240)
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: April 2010 b 15
Body
Overview
The vehicle structure of the SLR consists of four The bodyshell, with the exception of the front
main sections: frame, and the doors and hoods of the SLR are
made of corrosion-resistant carbon fiber
• Front crash structure (1)
composite material.
• Front frame (2)
• Monocoque (3) In the SLR McLaren roadster, the A-pillars are rein-
• Luggage compartment cell (4) forced with a pipe made of high-strength steel.
P60.00-2304-00
Vehicle structure for SLR McLaren (model 199)
P60.00-2815-00
Vehicle structure for SLR McLaren roadster (model 199) with reinforced A-pillars (A)
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Body
Overview
Front crash structure Front frame
The front crash structure made of carbon fiber The front frame is made of two separate high-
composite material is bolted to the front frame strength aluminum box sections, bolted at the left
using the two tubular energy absorption elements. and right to the monocoque, to which the engine is
mounted.
The crash absorbers are designed such that they
convert impact energy through the continuous The following components are also mounted onto
breakdown of the fiber composite structure from the front frame next along with the engine:
the front to the rear into smaller particulate matter,
• Radiator
thereby causing a controlled, mostly constant
• Front suspension
deceleration.
• Stabilizer
• Exhaust muffler
• Steering
• Front crash structure
The passenger compartment and the fuel tank are As with the front frame, the luggage compartment
surrounded by a safety cell (monocoque). This cell is also bolted to the monocoque. The rear area
safety cell is made of carbon fiber composite mate- contains the following components:
rial. The monocoque consist of several compo-
• Battery mounting
nents:
• Interior ventilation
• Hull with integrated engine-transmission-tunnel • Cooler for differential
• Differential supporting frame • Trunk
• Door sill • Rear suspension
• Single-piece soft top frame with roll-over
The luggage compartment cell has been designed
protection
such that in the event of any rear end collision, the
acting energy is then mainly absorbed.
i Note
On the strength of past experience, vehicle struc-
tures made of carbon fiber composite material can
be separated or deformed using the usual rescue
equipment. The pendulum jigsaw is ideally suited
for cutting carbon fiber parts.
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: April 2010 b 17
Body
Overview
smart bodyshell
Materials overview, example shows smart fortwo Silver areas:
(model 451)
The silver areas consist of soft deep-drawing steel
The bodyshell structure of the new model series of normal strength.
451 exhibits the following features:
Red areas:
• Tridion safety cell with high-strength steels
The red areas consist of micro-alloyed high-
• Light alloy detachable parts
strength steels.
• Front CMS (Crash Management System)
• Rear CMS
• Pedestrian protection
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Body
Overview
smart bodyshell
Green areas (cabriolet only):
The green area consists of a martensite-phase
steel, which is particularly high-strength and
torsionally stiff.
This steel is only installed on the cabriolet in the
window columns of the A-pillars.
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: April 2010 b 19
Securing and supporting
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
Unintended movements of the bodywork during To prevent dangerous movements from occur-
rescue operations may cause further injury to the ring while rescuing the victims, the vehicles
accident victims. involved should first be secured.
P0060-2068-00
Supporting vehicle on wooden blocks
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Securing and supporting
Rescue
e.g.
i The actions performed to secure the vehicle
(supporting it on wooden blocks, underfloor
sliding blocks or similar objects, securing it with
ropes, STAB FAST or endless slings) must enable
the casualties to be rescued smoothly and
safely.
When positioning the underfloor sliding blocks,
care must be taken to ensure that the following
rescue measures are not impaired.
P00.60-2083-00
Supporting vehicle with underfloor sliding blocks
P00.60-2048-00
P00.60-2086-00
Securing and supporting
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 21
Securing and supporting
Rescue
P00.60-2081-00
Passenger car support system (example)
Endless sling
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Removing the windows
Rescue
a Risk of injury Measures
Work on windows and glass roofs may produce Cover the occupants before commencing work,
glass splinters which can cause injuries to the preferably with a transparent sheet.
occupants and rescuers.
Wear protective clothing and gloves and safety
glasses.
Always remove the windows when working on Cover the occupants before commencing work,
adjacent components. preferably with a transparent sheet.
Windows may shatter resulting in tiny, sharp
Wear protective clothing and gloves and safety
glass particles flying around which may cause
glasses.
injury to the occupants and rescuers.
Windows in parts adjacent to those being worked on Vehicles in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car model
must always be removed before using hydraulic tools. series and smart model series are generally equipped
This applies above all to the windows in the doors. If with two types of safety glass.
the windows are not removed, then when opening the
The windshield and door windows are made of lami-
doors using the spreader together with the corre-
nated safety glass (VSG), the rear and side windows
sponding body panels, they can be subjected to enor-
on almost all vehicles are made of single-pane safety
mous pressure.
glass (ESG).
At a certain compressive force the windows will be
All of the windows on the Maybach (model 240) are
unable to withstand the pressure and will burst
made of laminated safety glass (VSG).
suddenly and violently. The ejected fragments can
inflict injuries.
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 23
Removing the windows
Rescue
P67.00-2036-00
P67.30-2244-00
P67.00-2041-00
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Removing the windows
Rescue
Removing windows using a spring punch
P67.30-2241-00
P67.30-2242-00
P65.10-3215-00
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Removing the windows
Rescue
P67.00-2040-00
P67.00-2046-00
P67.00-2047-00
Halligan tool
26 b Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010
Switching off the engine
Rescue
Switching off the engine on vehicles with automatic transmission
P80.61-2033-00
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Central locking emergency opening
Rescue
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Removing the vehicle doors • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
First check whether the door catch can be opened in
i Do not use excessive force to ram the
spite of the deformed door.
spreader into the door gap, in order to avoid
It may be possible to open the door enough to allow any unintended movement of the car body.
the spreader to be pushed into the resulting gap. If the Proceed carefully with the patient in mind.
lock cannot be opened, the following procedure is
recommended:
P72.00-2176-00
Alternative procedure
P72.00-2132-00
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Removing the vehicle doors • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P72.10-3485-00
The inside door handle for the door lock release mech-
anism can be held open using a wooden wedge to
facilitate opening.
P72.10-3486-00
P72.10-3487-00
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Removing the vehicle doors • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
• Cut the electrical lines
• Remove the door
P72.10-3488-00
P72.00-2058-00
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Removing the vehicle doors • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P72.00-2133-00
P72.00-2054-00
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Removing the vehicle doors • Maybach
Rescue
Opening on the hinge side:
P72.00-2164-00
P72.00-2165-00 P72.00-2166-00
Opening the front door Opening the rear door
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 33
Removing the vehicle doors • Maybach
Rescue
P72.00-2167-00
P72.10-3489-00
P72.00-2168-00
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Removing the vehicle doors • Maybach
Rescue
Opening the rear doors at the lock side
i Note
With any other procedure, only the aluminum door
paneling is stripped off without a sufficiently large
opening being created in the area of the door lock.
P72.00-2169-00
P72.00-2170-00
P72.00-2171-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 35
Removing the vehicle doors • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo (model 450, model 451) and smart roadster (model 452)
P72.00-2116-00
P72.00-2115-00
P72.00-2114-00
Striker after being cut off
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Removing the vehicle doors • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo (model 450, model 451) and smart roadster (model 452)
P72.10-3501-00
P72.00-3500-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 37
Removing the vehicle doors • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo (model 450, model 451) and smart roadster (model 452)
Because the hinges are made of forged steel, and thus Should it be absolutely necessary to open the door on
extremely strong, the recommended procedure on the the hinge side, apply the spreader at the upper hinge,
smart fortwo (model 450) is to open the door on the inserting it from above. Hold the spreader vertically
lock side, where the spreader can act against the and rip off the hinge
more pliant aluminum of the door structure.
P72.00-2179-00
P72.00-2180-00
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Removing the vehicle doors • smart
Rescue
smart forfour (model 454)
P72.00-2156-00
P72.00-2157-00
1 Door frame
P72.00-2158-00
2 Window frame
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 39
Removing the vehicle doors • smart
Rescue
P72.00-2159-00
3 Crossmember
P72.00-2160-00
P72.00-2161-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
a Risk of injury Measures
When vehicle parts are cut open or cut off the Cover the appropriate parts with protective
vehicle, this produces sharp interfaces with the covers or pillar protection.
potential to cause injury to both rescue personnel
and the accident victims within the vehicle.
The gas generators for the windowbags are filled Remove inner paneling of A, B and C-pillars
with compressed gas and therefore they should using a suitable tool and check whether any gas
not be cut, if possible. Suitable safety precautions generators are installed in the area of the
for patients and the rescue team should be imple- planned cuts. Mark the position of the cuts on
mented, if required. the outside of the vehicle.
The bursting of a gas generator may lead to sharp-
edge parts being ejected at high speeds.
The loud noise may result in the victims experi-
encing a blast trauma.
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 41
Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P62.00-2085-00
P63.20-7238-00
P67.10-2308-00
Cutting marks on S-Class (model 221)
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Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Partial removal of roof
P62.00-2086-00
P62.00-2075-00
P63.20-5674-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 43
Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P67.20-2287-00
"CUT" marking on S-Class (model 221)
P65.20-2101-00
P65.20-2102-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Complete removal of the roof
P63.20-5675-00
P63.20-7004-00
2 A-pillar
3 Reinforcement tube
P63.20-7238-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 45
Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P67.10-2308-00
"CUT" marking on S-Class (model 221)
P63.20-5676-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Complete removal of the roof
P67.20-2287-00
"CUT" marking on S-Class (model 221)
P65.00-2103-00
P60.00-2659-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 47
Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Rescuing occupants from a vehicle with a closed soft top, coupé roof or Vario roof
i Before and while opening the roof, always i If the coupé roof (SL-Class, model 129)
ensure that the victims' freedom of movement can no longer be removed it can then be cut as
is not restricted and that nobody will be for a normal roof.
injured by the moving parts (roll bar, soft top,
For vehicles with a glass roof version, proceed
soft top compartment lid, soft top linkage).
as for removal of the windshield (see chapter:
Removing the windows).
P77.30-2295-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
SL-Class (model 230)
P77.39-2068-00
Emergency opening:
P77.33-2045-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 49
Removing the vehicle roof • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P77.30-2296-00
P77.33-2105-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Maybach
Rescue
a Risk of injury Measures
When cutting open or cutting through vehicle Protect vehicle against fire; have fire extin-
parts using a cutting disk or rescue saw, there is a guishing equipment ready.
risk of fire caused by the sparks generated.
Cover the occupants before commencing work,
preferably with a transparent sheet.
Wear protective clothing and gloves and safety
glasses.
It is difficult to completely remove the roof of the The reinforced A-pillar cannot be cut using standard
Maybach because of the tubular frame in the A-pillars rescue shears. The reinforcement tube can only be cut
and B-pillars. using a cutting disk or a dual direction rescue saw
("Twinsaw"). Ensure that sufficient distance to the gas
The B-pillar with internal steel tube can be cut through
generators is maintained during the cutting operations
in the upper area with the rescue shears after it is
due to the heat produced.
worked on for an extended period of time.
P91.60-3284-00
1 Right front windowbag gas generator
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Removing the vehicle roof • Maybach
Rescue
P63.20-7004-00
2 A-pillar
3 Reinforcement tube
P63.20-7006-00
P91.60-3285-00
4 Right rear windowbag gas generator
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Removing the vehicle roof • Maybach
Rescue
Removing the roof of the Maybach 57
P63.20-7007-00
P65.00-2111-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Maybach
Rescue
P65.20-2523-00
P65.10-3217-00
P65.00-2112-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Maybach
Rescue
Partial removal of the roof of the Maybach 62
P65.00-2113-00
P65.00-2114-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Maybach
Rescue
P63.10-4344-00
Procedure
P63.20-7247-00
P63.20-7248-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • Maybach
Rescue
Large side opening
P63.20-7249-00
• Spread open and rip off the hinges of the front door
using the spreader
• Remove the entire side wall
P63.10-4345-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 57
Removing the vehicle roof • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo coupé (model 450) smart fortwo coupé (model 451)
The smart fortwo coupé (model 450) has two roof vari- Two roof variants are available for model series 451:
ants:
• Full roof made of glass fiber reinforced
• Plastic roof polyurethane (PU)
• Glass roof made of single-pane safety glass (ESG) • Panoramic sunroof made of polycarbonate (PC)
P62.00-2083-00
P63.00-2052-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo coupé (model 450)
P63.00-2053-00
P72.20-2671-00
P63.20-7250-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • smart
Rescue
P63.20-7251-00
• Lift the roof and carry it off to the rear, front or side
depending on the situation
P65.00-2118-00
P62.00-2088-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • smart
Rescue
smart forfour (model 454)
P65.00-2107-00
P65.00-2108-00
P65.00-2109-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 61
Removing the vehicle roof • smart
Rescue
P65.00-2110-00
P77.39-2070-00
smart fortwo (model 450)
P77.00-2301-00
smart fortwo (model 451)
62 b Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010
Removing the vehicle roof • smart
Rescue
Soft top on smart fortwo cabrio
P77.33-2078-00
1 Release button
2 Side support
Soft top:
The locking and release mechanisms for the soft top
are attached to the windshield frame and are operated
automatically when the switch is pressed.
The control switch is located in the center console in
front of the gearshift lever.
The soft top can only be opened completely if the
voltage supply is present and the ignition is switched P77.39-2146-00
on.
P77.33-2075-00
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Removing the vehicle roof • smart
Rescue
P77.50-2119-00
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Pushing away the instrument panel • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
a Risk of injury Measures
When vehicle parts are cut open or cut off the Cover the appropriate parts with protective
vehicle, this produces sharp interfaces with the covers or pillar protection.
potential to cause injury to both rescue personnel
and the accident victims within the vehicle.
The gas generators of windowbags are filled with Remove inner paneling of A, B and C-pillars
compressed gas and they must not be cut! using a suitable tool and check whether any gas
generators are installed in the area of the
The bursting of a gas generator may lead to sharp-
planned cuts. Mark installation location on
edge parts being ejected at high speeds.
outside of vehicle.
The loud noise may result in the victims experi-
encing a blast trauma.
The following procedure can be used to push away the instrument panel:
P62.00-2010-00
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 65
Pushing away the instrument panel • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P62.00-2011-00
P62.10-2163-00
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Pushing away the instrument panel • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
If the B-pillar has been removed (e.g. to create a large
side opening) or damaged and no longer provides a
sufficient degree of stability for the rescue ram, then
the rocker panel attachment (1) can be fastened in
place using a spreader (2).
Disadvantage: This means that the spreader is tied
up and is no longer available for any additional rescue
measures!
P62.00-2087-00
P46.10-2900-00
From the driver side
or:
P66.10-2901-00
From the passenger side
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 67
Pushing away the instrument panel • Maybach
Rescue
P62.00-2094-00
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Pushing away the instrument panel • Maybach
Rescue
Maybach 57 and Maybach 62
P62.00-2096-00
1 Rocker panel attachment
2 Spreader
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 69
Pushing away the instrument panel • smart
Rescue
P62.00-2079-00
P63.00-2049-00
P63.00-2050-00
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Pushing away the instrument panel • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo coupé (model 450 and model 451)
P63.10-4346-00
P63.10-4347-00
Alternative procedures:
Variant 1:
• Bend the area of the A-pillar between the relief cuts
outwards using the spreader
• Insert the spreader in the space created and press
the instrument panel upwards
P63.20-7252-00
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Pushing away the instrument panel • smart
Rescue
Variant 2:
• Insert the spreader between the rocker panel and
steering column and press the steering column
upwards
or
• From the passenger side, insert the spreader
between center tunnel and steering column and
press the steering column upwards
P46.10-2902-00
P62.00-2088-00
P62.00-2089-00
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Pushing away the instrument panel • smart
Rescue
smart forfour (model 454)
P62.00-2091-00
P62.00-2099-00
1 A-pillar
2 Instrument panel crossmember
P62.00-2090-00
3 Rocker panel attachment
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Special considerations for the SLS AMG (model 197)
Rescue
P72.25-2001-00
P72.25-2002-00
P72.25-2003-00
1 Pneumatic spring
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Special considerations for the SLS AMG (model 197)
Rescue
Removing the gullwing doors
P72.25-2004-00
P72.25-2005-00
P72.25-2006-00
1 Pneumatic spring
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Special considerations for the SLS AMG (model 197)
Rescue
P72.25-2007-00
2 Hinge arm
3 Door hinge
4 Pyrotechnic initiator
P72.25-2008-00
2 Hinge arm
3 Door hinge
4 Pyrotechnic initiator
5 Pin
6 Lock pawl
7 Catch hook
8 Retaining bolt
P72.25-20097-00
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Special considerations for the SLS AMG (model 197)
Rescue
Removing the gullwing doors from a vehicle lying on its roof
P72.25-2010-00
P62.00-2106-00
P62.00-2107-00
9 Rocker panel attachment
10 Cockpit crossmember
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Special considerations for the SLS AMG (model 197)
Rescue
P65.00-2126-00
P65.00-2127-00
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Seat adjustment • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
a Risk of injury Measures
When vehicle parts are cut open or cut off the Cover the appropriate parts with protective
vehicle, this produces sharp interfaces with the covers or pillar protection.
potential to cause injury to both rescue personnel
and the accident victims within the vehicle.
If the battery has not yet been disconnected, then for In these cases, the instrument panel can be pushed
vehicles with power seats the "seat adjustment" away from the victim using a hydraulic rescue ram.
switch can be used to try and adjust the seats electri- This is described in more detail in the chapter entitled
cally. "Pushing away the instrument panel".
Due to deformation of the seat rails, seats with manual
or electric seat adjustment can frequently no longer
be moved forward or back after an accident.
Electric seat adjustment is – at the latest – no
longer functional after disconnecting the battery.
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Seat adjustment • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P91.29-2200-00
P91.29-2201-00
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Seat adjustment • Maybach
Rescue
Fully electric seat adjustment
P54.25-5371-00
i The seats can be adjusted with the igni- Left front door switch group
tion key removed and the door open. 1 Seat fore/aft adjustment
2 Seat height
3 Seat inclination
4 Backrest angle
5 Seat cushion depth
6 Head restraint height
P54.25-5372-00
Left rear door switch group (Maybach 62)
i When operating the fully electric seat
adjustment make sure that no-one can be 1 Reclined position
2 Upright position
jammed in between the moving parts. 3 Head restraint height
4 Head restraint inclination
5 Backrest angle
6 Seat depth
7 Seat inclination
8 Seat fore/aft adjustment
9 Leg rest length
10 Leg rest inclination
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Seat adjustment • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo (model 450), smart roadster (model 452) and smart forfour (model 454)
P91.10-3108-00
1 Fore/aft adjustment release
2 Backrest adjustment
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Removing the head restraints • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
Since the casualty is exposed to additional risk of As a rule you should first try to move the back-
injury when the head restraints are removed rest as far back as possible to create the
because the head restraint is no longer able to required space for the casualty (see chapter:
provide support, head restraints should only be "Seat adjustment").
removed in exceptional cases and in consulta-
The head restraint may be useful for stabilizing
tion with the emergency physician.
the victim.
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Removing the head restraints • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P91.16-2139-00
1 Release
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Removing the head restraints • Maybach
Rescue
Electric head restraint adjustment
P54.25-5374-00
1 Head restraint switch
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Removing the head restraints • smart
Rescue
smart fortwo (model 450 and 451) and smart roadster (model 452)
P91.10-3109-00
P91.10-3110-00
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Easy entry/exit feature • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
If easy entry/exit is switched on, then when the Where possible, disconnect all batteries.
driver door is opened, the ignition is switched off
If the easy entry/exit feature is activated, stop
or the electronic transmitter key is removed, the
the adjustment procedure immediately.
steering column is moved upwards and the driver
seat is moved to the rear. It is absolutely essential
that care is taken to ensure that no-one is jammed
by moving parts.
P46.15-2163-00
2 Multifunction steering wheel buttons
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Easy entry/exit feature • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
or
P46.15-2164-00
2 Steering column adjustment switch
or
P91.29-2380-00
3 Seat adjustment switch group
4 Memory function buttons
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Easy entry/exit feature • Maybach
Rescue
Deactivation of easy entry/exit
or
• By actuating the switch for seat adjustment (3) on
the control panel on one of the doors
• By pressing the memory button (4) on the control
panel of one of the doors
The seat and steering column immediately stop.
P54.25-5377-00
2 Seat adjustment switch
4 Memory button
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Adjusting the steering column • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
When the electronic steering column adjustment Stop the adjustment immediately if there is a
switch is pressed, make sure that no-one gets danger of anybody being trapped.
jammed by the moving parts.
P46.15-2080-00
2 Steering column adjustment lever
P46.15-2081-00
3 Steering column adjustment switch
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Adjusting the steering column • Maybach
Rescue
Maybach 57 and Maybach 62
The switch for electronic steering column adjustment
is located below the combination switch (lights and
windshield wipers) on the steering wheel.
P54.25-5376-00
2 Steering column adjustment switch
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Adjusting the steering wheel • smart
Rescue
P46.15-2242-00
1 Locking mechanism
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Roll bar • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
When disconnecting the batteries or when If this is not possible, insulated tools must be
cutting electrical lines, the ground lines must used to disconnect or cut the cables.
always be disconnected or cut through first, as
otherwise there is a risk of short-circuiting.
Measures
a Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury through an untriggered roll Disconnect all batteries. If this is not possible,
bar in its deployment area. the occupants must be protected before raising
If, in the course of rescue work, where the battery the roll bar.
has not been disconnected, parts of the vehicle Assistants should not be located in the deploy-
undergo significant movement or electrical ment area, if the roll bar has not been deployed,
lines are cut, a deployment of the roll bar cannot unless it is absolutely necessary.
be ruled out. This can cause injury if there is
Do not place any objects in the area of a roll bar
anyone within the deployment area of the roll bar.
that has not been deployed.
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Roll bar • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P91.50-2050-00
Retractable roll bar
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Roll bar • smart
Rescue
Roll bar of smart fortwo cabrio and smart roadster
P91.50-2073-00
1 Roll bar of smart fortwo cabrio
P91.50-2074-00
2 Roll bar of smart roadster
Guidelines for Rescue Services, Passenger Cars 2010 • Issue Date: February 2010 b 95
Occupant restraint systems • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
When disconnecting the batteries or when If this is not possible, insulated tools must be
cutting electrical lines, the ground lines must used to disconnect or cut the cables.
always be disconnected or cut through first, as
otherwise there is a risk of short-circuiting.
Measures
a Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury within the deployment Cover occupants before commencing any work,
range of airbags that have not been triggered or preferably with a transparent sheet.
have only been partially triggered. Wear protective clothing/safety glasses.
If, during rescue work, where the battery has not
Disconnect all batteries. If this is not possible,
been disconnected, parts of the vehicle undergo
or only partially possible, keep away from
significant movement or electrical lines are cut,
airbags that have not been triggered or have
then an airbag (front airbag, sidebag or
only been partially triggered.
windowbag) may be deployed. In this case, both
the airbag and any loose objects or glass splin- Do not perform any cutting operations in the
ters, which could be projected towards the acci- vicinity of airbags that have not been triggered
dent victims or assistants, may cause injuries. or have only been partially triggered.
Keep heat away from airbags that have not
been triggered or have only been partially trig-
gered.
Do not place any objects in the vicinity of
airbags that have not been triggered or have
only been partially triggered.
i Note
In the following vehicles both batteries must be If only one battery is disconnected, the other
disconnected: battery supplies the airbag system so that it
remains active!
• E-Class (model 211) up to 31.05.06
• CL-Class (model 216)
• CLS-Class (model 219) up to 31.05.06
• S-Class (model 221)
• SL-Class (model 230)
• SLR McLaren (model 199)
• M-Class (model 164)
• GL-Class (model 164)
• R-Class (model 251)
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Rescue
Occupant restraint systems
P91.60-2425-00
Sidebag or head/thorax sidebag
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Occupant restraint systems • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
i Note
Various safety devices are available on the
market which are intended to protect the
victims and the rescue teams from airbag
deployments.
The Mercedes-Benz vehicle airbag systems,
however, are designed so that they can no
longer be triggered by the airbag sensor
systems after the battery has been discon-
nected. Such safety devices are therefore
unnecessary.
P91.60-4105-00
1 Sidebag or head/thorax sidebag
2 Pelvisbag
Measures
a Risk of injury
If using safety devices intended to protect against Cover occupants before commencing any work,
airbag deployments after an accident, there is a preferably with a transparent sheet.
danger that these devices may be catapulted by Wear protective clothing/safety glasses.
the deploying airbag, presenting an additional
Disconnect all batteries. If this is not possible
injury hazard for the victim and the rescuers.
keep away from airbags that have not been trig-
We advise against the use of "protective
gered or have only been partially triggered.
devices" that are intended to prevent a pressure
buildup by piercing holes in the airbag fabric Do not perform any cutting operations in the
because, if the airbag is triggered, the hot ignition vicinity of airbags that have not been triggered
gases can escape unhindered and cause burns. or have only been partially triggered.
Keep heat away from airbags that have not
been triggered or have only been partially trig-
gered.
Do not place any objects in the vicinity of
airbags that have not been triggered or have
only been partially triggered.
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Occupant restraint systems • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Sidebags and windowbags
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Occupant restraint systems • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
If on two-stage front airbag units, only the first Cover occupants before commencing any work,
ignition stage has been activated, then this preferably with a transparent sheet.
cannot be seen from the outside! Despite a trig- Wear protective clothing/safety glasses.
gered airbag the same safety precautions must
Disconnect all batteries. If this is not possible
be met as for an airbag that has not yet triggered. A
keep away from airbags that have not been trig-
triggering of the second ignition stage during
gered or have only been partially triggered.
rescue work cannot always be ruled out.
Do not perform any cutting operations in the
vicinity of airbags that have not been triggered
or have only been partially triggered.
Keep heat away from airbags that have not
been triggered or have only been partially trig-
gered.
Do not place any objects in the vicinity of
airbags that have not been triggered or have
only been partially triggered.
Two-stage front airbag units are equipped with two • S-Class (model 221)
ignition stages which are triggered independently • CL-Class (model 216)
depending on the deceleration values in the longitu- • SLR McLaren (model 199)
dinal direction. • M-Class (model 163 as of 09/2000 and 164)
• GL-Class (model 164)
The following vehicles are fitted with two-stage front
• R-Class (model 251)
passenger airbags as standard:
• S-Class (model 220)
• S-Class coupé (model 215)
Two-stage driver and front passenger airbags are
included in standard equipment for the following vehi-
cles:
• A-Class (model 169)
• B-Class (model 245)
• C-Class (model 203 and 204)
• CLC-Class (model 203)
• E-Class (model 211)
• E-Class (model 212)
• E-Class coupé (model 207)
• E-Class convertible (model 207)
• CLK-Class (model 209)
• CLS-Class (model 219)
• SLK-Class (model 171)
• SL-Class (model 230)
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Rescue
On vehicles with two-stage front airbag units, only one
ignition stage may be activated, depending on the
severity of the accident
It is not externally apparent, whether only one or
both ignition stages have been activated. For this
reason, the safety precautions for vehicles with two-
stage front airbag units are to be observed (just like
for airbags that have not been deployed) despite a trig-
gered front airbag.
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Occupant restraint systems • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Measures
a Risk of injury
From contact with the airbag during deployment, The state of the accident victim must, where
occupants may suffer slight reddening of the skin possible, be assessed taking the following
and abrasions, e.g. on the insides of the forearms aspects into consideration, in order to imple-
or in the face. Slight irritation of the respiratory ment suitable precautions.
passages cannot be ruled out.
The airbag's air sack inflates within a few milliseconds In cases in which the rescue or care is to be performed
during the collision. A front airbag reaches its full in the area of airbags that have not been triggered, the
volume within approximately 45 ms. Immediately after following must be observed:
maximum volume is reached, the airbag starts to
• Switch off the ignition
deflate. The gas escapes through an air hole or
• Disconnect or cut the electrical lines on the battery
through the fabric and the airbag collapses (exception:
(on both batteries in vehicles with two batteries)
windowbags).
• Do not perform cutting work in the immediate
Fully triggered airbags that are hanging down can be vicinity of the airbag units concerned
pushed upwards or to the side so as to create the • If there are no occupants on the rear seats, move
necessary space for the rescue action. Airbags do not the front seats as far to the rear as possible
need to be cut out or covered. A fully triggered airbag
Avoid overheating the area around the airbag unit,
represents no medical risk for the occupants or the
such as the steering wheel impact plate, the instru-
rescue crew.
ment panel on the passenger side and the door linings.
If an airbag unit is heated to over 160 °C, it is likely
to be triggered.
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Occupant restraint systems • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
Seat belts Emergency tensioning retractor
The seat belt buckles can usually be opened normally Seat belt retractors, sometimes with reel tensioners,
after a crash. However, it is often easier to cut the are installed as a unit lower down on the B and C-
belts at an easily accessible point. In this way the pillars, the buckle emergency tensioning retractors
rescue crew do not need to lean over the victim, which are located in the seat belt buckles. The seat belt
might cause further discomfort or injury. Furthermore, emergency tensioning retractors are activated in
leaving the belt buckle fastened provides the police frontal or rear-end collisions with a sufficiently high
with evidence that the belt was being worn. deceleration or acceleration acting in the longitudinal
direction. Additionally, the emergency tensioning
retractors are activated at specific rollovers around
the vehicle's longitudinal axis, if the vehicle is
equipped with a rollover sensor, and in the event of a
side collision on the side away from the impact. Reel
tensioners and buckle emergency tensioning retrac-
tors are only activated if the seat belt buckles are
inserted.
Emergency tensioning retractors normally need no
special consideration during a rescue.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles (depending on the vehicle
model and equipment) are equipped with emergency
tensioning retractors on both the driver and front
passenger seats as well as the outer rear seats.
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Occupant restraint systems • Mercedes-Benz passenger cars
Rescue
P91.40-2457-00
Buckle emergency tensioning retractor
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Occupant restraint systems • Maybach
Rescue
All Maybach models are equipped with occupant
restraint systems. The most important restraint
systems are:
• Seat belts
• Restraint systems for children
Additional protection is provided by the SRS
(SRS = Supplemental Restraint System), consisting of:
• Airbags
• Warning lamp 1 in instrument cluster
• Emergency tensioning retractor
• Belt force limiter
P91.60-3297-00
1 Driver airbag (two-stage)
The rough position of an airbag in the vehicle can be 2 Front passenger airbag (two-stage)
ascertained by the "SRS AIRBAG" or "AIRBAG"
badge at the installation location or in its immediate
vicinity.
The following airbags are present in the vehicle:
• Driver airbag (two-stage) in the steering wheel
housing
• Front passenger airbag (two-stage) above the glove
compartment
• Front sidebags (side airbags) in the outsides of the
backrests
• Rear sidebags (side airbags) in the outsides of the
backrests
• Front windowbags in the roof frame between A and
B-pillars P91.60-3298-00
P91.60-3299-00
5 Front windowbag
6 Rear windowbag
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Occupant restraint systems • Maybach
Rescue
Windowbags (3, 4) and sidebags (1, 2) are triggered: • Irrespective of any activation of the emergency
tensioning retractors
• Whenever a high vehicle deceleration or
acceleration acts in the transverse direction in the • When the vehicle overturns, only if a high vehicle
early stages of a collision deceleration in the transverse direction is detected
• Whenever additional protection can possibly be and additional protection can be provided as a
provided precaution
• Always on the side of the collision
• Independently of the front airbags
P91.60-3296-00
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Occupant restraint systems • smart
Rescue
All smart vehicles are equipped with occupant
restraint systems. The most important restraint
systems are:
• Seat belts
• Restraint systems for children
Additional protection is provided by the SRS
(SRS = Supplemental Restraint System), consisting of:
• Airbags
• Warning lamp 1 in instrument cluster
• Emergency tensioning retractor
• Belt force limiter
P91.60-2681-00
• Roll bar (convertible)
1 Driver airbag (all model series)
P91.60-2734-00
2 Front passenger airbag on smart fortwo (model 450)
P91.60-3458-00
3 Front passenger airbag on smart fortwo (model 451)
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Occupant restraint systems • smart
Rescue
P91.60-2682-00
4 Front passenger airbag on smart roadster (model 452)
and smart forfour (model 454)
P91.60-2683-00
5 Head/thorax bags
P91.60-3238-00
6 Windowbag
7 Gas generator
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Occupant restraint systems • smart
Rescue
Emergency tensioning retractor
P91.40-2785-00
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Bivalent engine operation
Rescue
In the sedan of the E-Class (model 211) an engine is Filling of the gas cylinders is done by way of a filling
used for the first time with a gasoline and natural gas connection, which is located next to the gasoline filler
drive. The engine can be operated with either natural neck behind the extended fuel filler flap at the right
gas or gasoline. The changeover of modes is done rear in the direction of travel.
manually using the buttons on the multifunction
The most suitable form of natural gas for operating a
steering wheel or automatically, if one of the two fuel
vehicle is compressed natural gas (CNG). CNG is natu-
modes has been used up.
rally occurring gas in compressed form.
In addition to the conventional fuel tank, the vehicle is
fitted with four stainless steel gas cylinders which are
located in the spare wheel well and behind the rear
seats in the trunk. The natural gas is stored in these
pressure tanks under a normal pressure of up to
200 bar at a gas temperature of 15 °C.
P07.54-2012-00
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Bivalent engine operation
Rescue
Safety
P07.54-2036-00
Gas pressure regulator
1 Gas safety shutoff valve
a Fire hazard! 2 Overflow restrictor
There is a risk of explosion due to escaping gas! 3 Line connection to engine
4 Line connection from gas cylinders
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Bivalent engine operation
Rescue
• Fuse (3)
The fuse reacts at temperatures above 110 °C and
opens the relevant gas cylinder. The content of the
gas cylinder can then escape into the atmosphere
in a controlled manner via the flow limiter (5).
• Flow limiter (5)
If there is a significant pressure drop in the system,
e.g. in a crash involving separation of the entire
connection fitting or a broken line in the system
between the gas cylinders and the gas pressure
regulator, the flow limiter screwed into the neck of
the gas cylinder reduces the quantity of escaping
gas by means of a very small shutter.
• Rubber caps (7)
The safety fittings are fitted with gas-tight rubber
caps. If the fuse (3) blows or gas escapes at the
shutoff valves (1, 2), it is collected in the rubber
caps and directed into the atmosphere via the
connected corrugated tube on the vehicle floor.
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Bivalent engine operation
Rescue
P07.54.2025-00
P47.10-2424-00
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Bivalent engine operation
Rescue
The B170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY is the first vehicle in The engine 266.960 and the fuel system have had the
the Mercedes-Benz range of compact models to be following components added to them:
equipped with bivalent engine operation. The 4-
• CNG control unit
cylinder engine can be operated with either natural
• Filler connection for natural gas behind the fuel
gas CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) or premium-grade
filler flap
gasoline.
• 5 gas cylinders with shutoff valve
The driver can set the required operating mode using • Pressure regulating unit with safety shutoff valve
the multifunction steering wheel in the multifunction and high-pressure sensor
display in the instrument cluster. • Low pressure gas shutoff valve in the gas pipe to
the gas distribution rail
• Gas distribution rail with injection valves
• Gas low-pressure sensor
• Gas temperature sensor
P07.54-2055-00
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Bivalent engine operation
Rescue
In addition to the conventional fuel tank, five gas cylin- Safety shutoff
ders made of plastic composite material have also
been installed. Two of them are located in the floor of A safety shutoff can be activated by a system error or
the vehicle under the front passenger seat and the a crash signal.
other three are arranged under the floor at the vehicle
For safety reasons, a fault in the natural gas system
rear.
can result in the system being shutoff. Reactivation is
The nominal pressure for the gas cylinders is 200 bar. only possible if the fault is deleted using the DAS.
Each individual gas cylinder is checked at a test pres-
A crash signal shuts off the natural gas or gasoline
sure of 300 bar, and each one has a burst pressure
injection system. The gasoline injection system is
rating of more than 600 bar.
available again, the next time the engine is started,
The gas cylinders are mounted in stable fixtures. Ther- when the necessary function requirements are
mally activated safety valves equipped with a fuse, complied with. A reactivation of the natural gas
rupture disks and flow rate limiters help prevent gas system following a crash signal is only possible using
cylinders from bursting. Each gas cylinder can also be the DAS.
mechanically locked using a manual shutoff valve.
Each of the five gas cylinders is equipped with a safety
armature. In a parked vehicle that runs on gasoline,
and depending on the predefined forces that act on a
vehicle in the event of an accident, the cylinders are
automatically locked by an electromagnetic shutoff
valve.
P07.54-2062-00
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High-voltage systems
Rescue
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High-voltage systems
Rescue
Protection against the hazards of electrical
current:
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High-voltage systems
Rescue
• Ignition key to OFF position, deposit ignition key After disconnection of the 12 V battery/batteries,
and KEYLESS-GO systems at least 5 m away from locked doors can no longer be unlocked and electri-
the vehicle cally adjustable systems, such as the steering wheel
• Do not operate remote control of locking system or seat adjustment, are deactivated.
Alternatively, if inaccessible:
• Unplug LV connector from HV battery
• Disconnect 12 V battery/batteries
If HV battery is deformed: i Note
• Unplug HV connector from HV battery Insulating gloves as per DIN VDE 0680 or EN 60903
• Do not touch HV battery must be worn when releasing and disconnecting the
HV connector on the HV battery.
Rescue crews should only unplug the HV connector
when
• they have appropriate training or professional
qualifications
• there are no bare HV cables or bare HV battery
components within a radius of 20 cm from the
HV battery connector
i Note
Even if no noises are audible from the vehicle, it may
spontaneously become operational and active with
hazardous high voltages.
For this reason, always remove the ignition key and
keep it safely, and deposit KEYLESS-GO systems at
least 5 m away from the vehicle.
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Hybrid concept
Rescue
Overview of hybrid components in S 400 HYBRID (model 221.09)
P00.00-4444-00
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Hybrid concept
Rescue
P54.10-3260-00
1 LV connector
2 HV connector
i Note
When working on high-voltage components observe
the instructions in the "High-voltage systems"
chapter (pages 116-118).
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Electric drive system
Rescue
smart fortwo electric drive
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Electric drive system
Rescue
On the underside of the high-voltage battery on the Unplugging the Service Disconnect plug:
left-hand side there is a Service Disconnect plug
• Ignition "OFF"
(HV connector).
• Remove cap of Service Disconnect plug on
underside of HV battery
• Pull Service Disconnect plug out of high-voltage
battery
i Note
Insulating gloves as per DIN VDE 060 or EN 60903
must be worn when unplugging the Service
Disconnect plug on the HV battery.
P54.10-3399-00
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Rescue
Overview of high-voltage components
P54.00-2782-00
G5 High-voltage battery
M5 Electric drive motor
N24/3 High-voltage charger control unit
N116/1 Refrigerant compressor control unit (EAC)
N116/5 PDU high-voltage distributor control unit
N145 EDCM electric motor control unit
R23 High-voltage PTC heater
X58/23 Charger feed socket
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Fuel cell drive system
Rescue
i Note i Note
When working on high-voltage components Before commencing any rescue action, make
observe the instructions in the "High-voltage sure that the high-voltage and fuel systems
systems" chapter (pages 116-118). are deactivated.
a Risk of explosion!
Risk of explosion from escaping hydrogen.
Hydrogen does not burn visibly!
If malfunctions occur in the hydrogen system, you
will be alerted by the hydrogen alarm. This is done
by means of
• acoustic warnings
• messages in the multifunction display
• lighting of the red "hydrogen alarm and tank
system" warning lamp È in the instrument
cluster
• automatic activation of the hazard warning
system when fueling
To avoid an explosion of the escaping hydrogen,
observe the following instructions:
• Deactivate the hydrogen circuit.
• Keep all ignition sources away from the
vehicle.
• Do not move the vehicle into enclosed
spaces, e.g. into a garage or a tunnel.
• Avoid cutting or deforming the bodywork
with rescue equipment in the vicinity of lines
and components carrying hydrogen!
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Rescue
Features
The body, interior equipment and the location of the
occupant restraint systems are the same as in the
B-Class (model 245) with internal combustion
engine.
Fuel cell system
The entire fuel cell system is located on the vehicle
floor.
High-voltage warning label
Power supply
The high-voltage battery is housed in the trunk
floor. All high-voltage components are marked with
an appropriate warning label alerting to the exist-
ence of a high voltage. High-voltage lines are
orange.
The 12 V battery is located in the right of the engine
compartment.
Fuel supply
Instead of a conventional fuel tank there are three
cylindrical hydrogen tanks mounted on the vehicle
floor in front of the rear axle. Hydrogen components Hydrogen warning label
are marked with an appropriate warning label, as
are the two hydrogen lines between the fuel cell and
the anode module.
Safety systems
Overloading of the high-voltage system is moni- The hydrogen system is monitored by one sensor in
tored, as are undervoltages and overvoltages. If the the underfloor area between the anode module and
permissible limits are not maintained, the main the humidifier module, and one sensor above the
contactors in the high-voltage distributor module valve unit of the center hydrogen tank, so that any
and in the high-voltage battery open. hydrogen escaping in the event of a malfunction
can be detected immediately. As soon as escaping
All the high-voltage connectors are monitored with
hydrogen is detected, the red "hydrogen alarm and
an interlock signal. The interlock signal of all
tank system" warning lamp È in the instrument
connectors is connected in series. When a
cluster lights up. The sensors are activated when
connector is separated, the interlock signal is inter-
the vehicle is unlocked (actuation of the transmitter
rupted and the main contactors in the high-voltage
key).
distributor module and in the high-voltage battery
are opened.
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Fuel cell drive system
Rescue
In addition to triggering the conventional systems The 12 V battery is located on the firewall on the
(airbags, emergency tensioning retractors), the right in the engine compartment.
hydrogen supply and the high-voltage system in a
fuel cell vehicle are deactivated by the pyrotechnic
isolation element (F63) in the event of a crash. The Deactivating the high-voltage system
pyrotechnic isolation element is triggered by the
restraint systems control unit. As a result The service interruption separation point is located
on the top of the refrigerant compressor in the left
• the main contactors in the high-voltage
side of the engine compartment. If the service inter-
distributor module and in the high-voltage
ruption separation point is opened, the interlock
battery open
signal is interrupted. As a result the main contac-
• the electric drive control unit activates an active
tors in the high-voltage distributor module and in
short circuit in the motor winding and then
the high-voltage battery are opened and the tank
performs a rapid discharge of all capacitors on
system shutoff valves 1-3 are closed.
the central high-voltage circuit. The active short
circuit is intended to prevent the drive system Unplugging the service interruption separation
from generating a voltage (if the vehicle rolls on point connector:
after the impact).
• Pull the retaining ring (1) upwards
• the hydrogen tank control unit closes the tank
• Unplug the service interruption separation point
system shutoff valves 1-3. The fuel cell
connector (2)
measurement control unit closes the fuel cell
system shutoff valve. These measures prevent
the further escape of hydrogen from the tank
system.
P54.00-2010-00
1 Retaining ring
2 Service interruption separation point connector
G1 12 V battery
A9 Refrigerant compressor
X153 Service interruption separation point
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Rescue
Vent line
The vent line leads from the three tank system
shutoff valves to the rear. The outlet at the rear is in
the center of the mounting frame of the hydrogen
tanks and is sealed with a protective cap.
Overpressure safeguard
In the event of a malfunction of the hydrogen pres-
sure regulator in the fuel system, the pressure relief
valve opens and enables the controlled release of
the hydrogen via the vent line into the atmosphere.
The pressure relief valve opens at pressures above
approx. 16 bar. The protective cap on the outlet of
the vent line is blown off by the pressure of the
escaping hydrogen. P06.00-2010-00
1 Vent line
Overtemperature safeguard 2 Outlet
3 Protective cap
An overtemperature safeguard is integrated in the
tank system shutoff valve on each of the hydrogen
tanks.
The overtemperature safeguard prevents the
hydrogen tanks from bursting under the effects of
heat. At temperatures > 110 °C the overtempera-
ture safeguard opens and allows a controlled
escape of the hydrogen via the vent line.
i Note
A blown protective cap on the outlet can be an
indication that hydrogen has been or is being
vented into the atmosphere via the vent line!
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Fuel cell drive system
Rescue
P54.00-2795-00
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Rescue
Overview of fuel system
P47.60-2045-00
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Active engine hood
Rescue
In order to reduce the accident loads for pedes- The function sequence occurs in the following
trians and cyclists, an active engine hood is stages:
installed as standard equipment in model series
• During an impact, sensors installed in the
207 and 212.
bumper and on the flexural member generate
The system is designed to operate in a vehicle acceleration signals, which are relayed to the
speed range of 25 - 55 km/h. airbag control unit.
• When it receives the acceleration signals, the
In the event of a collision with a pedestrian, the
airbag control unit activates the spring-loaded
appropriate pedestrian protection sensor transmits
engine hood lifters at the hinges of the engine
a signal to the airbag control unit. This actuates the
hood on each side.
spring-loaded engine hood lifters in the area of the
• This triggers the spring-loaded engine hood
hood hinges, which raise the hood by approx. 50
lifters and the hood is raised by a distance of
mm. The additional space gained between the
approx. 50 mm in the area of the hood hinges on
engine hood and components in the engine
both sides.
compartment results in an efficient and gentle
deceleration when impacted by the pedestrian's
head.
The deformation properties of the hood were devel-
oped specifically to meet these requirements. The
use of aluminum and a homogeneous inner part on
the inside of the engine hood further reduce the
loads during an impact.
P88.40-2860-00
Active engine hood (triggered)
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Active engine hood
Rescue
It is possible to continue driving after the hood has
been triggered in order to have it reset at a qualified
workshop. If the hood release handle is pulled, the
hood must be reset before the vehicle can be driven
further. The multifunction display in the instrument
cluster shows a symbol indicating that the engine
hood is open.
P54.32-7545-00
Symbol "Hood open" in multifunction display (ECE
version shown)
i Note
The hood clamping lever must be disconnected
before the hood is moved to the vertical position,
and reconnected before the hood is closed.
Additional information on resetting the hood and
on continuing to drive with the hood triggered can
be found in the owner's manual.
Interactive owner's manual on the internet at:
www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung
P88.40-2861-00 P88.40-2862-00
Engine hood lifters Engine hood lifters activated
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General
Mercedes-Benz model classes
The airbags in Mercedes-Benz passenger car model The battery in Mercedes-Benz passenger car model
series are located as follows if equipped: series is located as follows if equipped:
• In the steering wheel (driver airbag) • In the engine compartment
• Above or in place of the glove box in the instrument • In the right front of the passenger compartment
panel (front passenger airbag) • Under the left or right rear seat
• In the doors (sidebags or head/thorax sidebags) • Under the driver seat
• In the outer areas of the seat backrests (front • Under the front passenger seat
sidebags or head/thorax sidebags) • In the luggage or load compartment
• In the area of the roof pillars and side roof frame
On vehicles with two batteries
(windowbags)
• In the lower area of the instrument panel (knee • E-Class (model 211) up to 31.05.06
airbags) • CL-Class (model 216)
• CLS-Class (model 219) up to 31.05.06
Depending on the model series, the position of each
• S-Class (model 221)
airbag is recognizable by the symbol "SRS AIRBAG"
• SL-Class (model 230)
or "AIRBAG" on the airbag or in the immediate
vicinity of the installation location. one battery is located in the trunk and one battery is
located in the engine compartment.
On the SLR McLaren (model 199) both batteries are
located in the trunk.
All models are fitted with a prefuse which breaks the
connection between the alternator and the positive
battery terminal in the event of a short circuit, thus
eliminating one potential source of fire.
SLK-Class vehicles (model 171) with compressor
engine are equipped with a cutoff relay (alternator/
battery) or a prefuse. The cutoff relay interrupts the
connection between the alternator and the positive
battery terminal in the event of a crash involving acti-
vation of an airbag or the seat belt emergency
tensioning retractors. This prevents possible short
circuits caused by deformed vehicle parts. The cutoff
relay is activated on "Ignition ON" and is triggered
directly by the airbag control unit.
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General
The structural reinforcements of relevance to rescue The fuel tank in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car
operations are all located in the region of the model series is located in the area in front or above
passenger cell. the rear axle or under the loading floor.
The layout of the side protection elements differs The fuel lines are routed in protected areas along the
according to the model series concerned. These center tunnel or the side skirt and are mainly made of
include in particular the A, B and C-pillars, all the roof metal. In the engine compartment they are routed
frames and the door areas. With regard to the doors, such that in the event of a deformation of the front end
the significant areas are the end faces of the doors as a consequence of a head-on collision a fuel line can
(hinge or lock area) and all the longitudinal and lateral for the most part not be ripped off.
reinforcements running between the door end faces.
The fuel pump is shut down automatically when the
Tubular door reinforcements are installed at the height
engine comes to a stop.
of the car bumpers.
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Sedan
Mercedes-Benz model classes
A-Class
(model 169)
Legend
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Sedan
Legend
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Sedan
Mercedes-Benz model classes
B-Class NGT
with bivalent
engine operation
(model 245)
1 Gas cylinder
Legend
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Sedan
(model 245)
Legend
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Sedan
Mercedes-Benz model classes
C-Class
(model 204)
Legend
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Sedan
Legend
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Sedan
Mercedes-Benz model classes
E-Class NGT
with bivalent
engine operation
(model 211)
Legend
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Sedan
Legend
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Sedan
Mercedes-Benz model classes
S-Class
(model 221)
1 Starter battery
2 On-board electrical system battery
Legend
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Sedan
1 High-voltage battery
2 12 V battery
Legend
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Station wagon
Mercedes-Benz model classes
C-Class
(model 204)
Legend
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Station wagon
Legend
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Coupé
Mercedes-Benz model classes
CLC-Class
(model 203)
1 Left-hand drive
2 Right-hand drive
Legend
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Coupé
1 Left-hand drive
2 Right-hand drive
Legend
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Coupé
Mercedes-Benz model classes
E-Class
(model 207)
Legend
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Coupé
Legend
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Coupé
Mercedes-Benz model classes
CL-Class
(model 216)
1 Starter battery
2 On-board electrical system battery
Legend
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Cabrio
1 Left-hand drive
2 Right-hand drive
Legend
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Cabrio
Mercedes-Benz model classes
E-Class
(model 207)
Legend
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Roadster
1 Left-hand drive
2 Right-hand drive
Legend
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Roadster
Mercedes-Benz model classes
SL-Class
(model 230)
Legend
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Roadster
1 Starter battery
2 On-board electrical system battery
Legend
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Roadster
Mercedes-Benz model classes
SLS AMG
(model 197)
Legend
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Cross-country vehicle
1 Main battery
2 Additional battery
Legend
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Cross-country vehicle
Mercedes-Benz model classes
M-Class HYBRID
(model 164)
Legend
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Cross-country vehicle
1 Main battery
2 Additional battery
Legend
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Cross-country vehicle
Mercedes-Benz model classes
GLK-Class
(model 204)
Legend
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Cross-country vehicle
1 Up to 09.96 3 As of 12.2000
2 As of 10.96 up to 11.2000
Legend
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Van
Mercedes-Benz model classes
R-Class
(model 251)
1 Main battery
2 Additional battery
Legend
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Van
Legend
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Van
Mercedes-Benz model classes
Viano/Vito
(model 639)
1 Standard battery
2 Additional battery in "Marco Polo" and "Fun" models
Legend
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General
P91.60-3208-00
Overview of airbags
1 Driver airbag 5 Front windowbags
2 Front passenger airbag 6 Rear windowbags
3 Front sidebags 7 Front windowbag gas generators
4 Rear sidebags 8 Rear windowbag gas generators
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General
Maybach model overview
Location of batteries:
i Note
The Maybach has a 2-battery on-board electrical Both batteries are electrically connected via a
system: cutoff relay which is switched by the on-board
electrical system control unit.
• Starter battery in engine compartment
• Power supply battery on right side of trunk In the event of a malfunction in the on-board elec-
trical system (e.g. due to a discharged power
supply battery), the starter battery supplies power
All models are fitted with a prefuse which breaks the to the on-board electrical system in limp-home
connection between the alternator and the positive mode.
battery terminal in the event of a short circuit, thus
Both batteries must be disconnected to de-
eliminating one potential source of fire.
energize the vehicle!
P54.10-2726--00
G1/4 Starter battery on right side of engine compartment G1 Power supply battery on right side of trunk
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General
One special feature of the Maybach is a continuous The fuel tank is located in the area in front of and
reinforcement made of high-strength steel that is above the rear axle.
installed in the A-pillar, the front section of the side
The fuel lines are routed in protected areas along the
roof frame and the B-pillar. The frame provides extra
center tunnel or the side skirt and are mainly made of
protection in the case of frontal collisions, side
metal. In the engine compartment they are routed
impacts and rollovers.
such that in the event of a deformation of the front end
as a consequence of a head-on collision a fuel line can
for the most part not be ripped off.
The fuel pump is shut down automatically when the
engine comes to a stop.
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Maybach 57/62
Maybach model overview
Maybach
(model 240)
1 Starter battery
2 On-board electrical system battery
Legend
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General
Location of battery:
P60.00-2790-00
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General
smart model classes
reinforcements and fuel tanks. Fuel tank on smart fortwo (model 451)
P47.10-2425-00
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smart fortwo
Legend
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smart fortwo
smart model classes
smart fortwo
cabrio
(model 450)
Legend
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smart fortwo
1 Left-hand drive
2 Right-hand drive
Legend
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smart fortwo
smart model classes
smart fortwo
cabrio
(model 451)
1 Left-hand drive
2 Right-hand drive
Legend
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smart fortwo
1 12 V battery
2 High-voltage battery
Legend
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smart fortwo
smart model classes
smart fortwo
cabrio
electric drive
(model 451)
1 12 V battery
2 High-voltage battery
Legend
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smart roadster
Legend
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smart forfour
smart model classes
smart forfour
(model 454)
Legend
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Safety concept
Integral safety
Integral safety
This includes aspects of active safety i.e. safety The term PRE-SAFE refers to preventive occupant
features and equipment that help to prevent dangers protection i.e. systems that act preventively in
from occurring in the first place, that warn the driver hazardous situations. Depending on the vehicle
of dangers in advance or that assist him or her in model, vehicle equipment and driving situation,
critical driving situations. In short, all the measures PRE-SAFE can initiate a range of actions.
that can help to prevent an accident from even
Examples:
occurring.
• Reversible emergency tensioning retraction of
Examples:
front seat belts
• Night View Assist • Positioning of front passenger seat and individual
• DISTRONIC PLUS rear seats
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE • Closing of side windows
• Adaptive brake lights • Closing of the sliding roof
• AIRMATIC or ABC • BAS PLUS
• Intelligent Light System • PRE-SAFE brake
• Tire pressure monitor
• Multicontour seat
• Aero wipers
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Safety concept
Integral safety
This primarily includes aspects of passive safety, i.e. This component includes systems and safety
the construction of the shape-stability passenger cell measures that, depending on the type of accident and
and those systems and equipment that may become severity of the collision, may become active after an
active during an accident. accident in order to facilitate rescue of the vehicle
occupants, reduce consequential damage and make
Examples:
finding the vehicle easier.
• Adaptive belt force limitation
Examples:
• Sidebags
• Two-stage driver and front passenger airbags • Cutting point markings on A-pillars and C-pillars
• Pressure sensors in doors • Internet Guidelines for Rescue Services
• Automatic door unlocking
• Automatic engine OFF feature
• Interruption of the fuel supply
• Automatic partial opening of the windows to
ventilate the interior compartment
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Safety concept
Integral safety
Adaptable accident protection Seat belts
The design of the bodyshell structure and the Depending on the vehicle model and equipment
occupant restraint systems provide a high level of installed, the three-point seat belts for driver and front
protection matched to the circumstances of the passenger feature:
particular accident.
• Emergency tensioning retractors and adaptive belt
force limitation
Airbags • Automatic seat belt height adjustment
• An electrically controlled belt comfort-fit function
The vehicle has the following airbags depending on the
and belt use recognition
vehicle model and vehicle equipment installed:
Depending on the model series, the three-point belt in
• Driver and front passenger airbags with two-stage
the rear can be equipped with
situation-dependent triggering
• Kneebags • Automatic seat belt height adjustment
• Sidebags • Reel tensioners and belt force limiters
• Pelvisbags on the outboard seats.
• Head/thorax sidebags
• Windowbags The electrically-adjustable individual rear seats, for
• Headbags example in the S-Class (model 221) are also equipped
with:
• An electrically controlled belt comfort-fit function
with seat belt buckles that move with the seat
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Safety concept
Integral safety
A range of safety features and equipment operate to Depending on the vehicle model, type of accident and
try and prevent accidents where possible and then to severity of the collision, the following features may
provide the best possible protection if an accident is improve safety:
unavoidable.
• Automatic shutoff of fuel supply to prevent fire
Nevertheless, Mercedes-Benz continues to innovate • Activation of hazard warning system to alert other
and work hard to make occupant rescue easier and to road users and make it easier to find the vehicle in
prevent the situation from becoming worse after an the dark
accident has occurred. • Automatic door unlocking to allow occupants to
exit the vehicle more quickly
• Online version of Guidelines for Rescue Services.
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List of abbreviations
Annex
ABC HV
Active Body Control High voltage
AKSE HVIL
Automatic child seat recognition (ACSR) High-voltage interlock
BAS LPG
Brake Assist Liquefied petroleum gas
BMS ME
Battery management system Motor electronics (ME-SFI)
CAN NGT
Controller Area Network Natural-Gas Technology
CFK PC
Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CRP) Polycarbonate
CMS PDU
Crash Management System Power distribution unit
CNG PTC
Compressed natural gas Positive temperature coefficient
DAS PU
Diagnosis Assistance System Polyurethane
EDCM RBS
Electric Drive Control Module Regenerative braking system
ESG SRB
Single-pane safety glass Fuse and relay box
ESP SRS
Electronic Stability Program Supplemental restraint system
VSG
Laminated safety glass
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Index
Annex
Cutting mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42, 44, 46, 47 High-voltage battery . . . . . . . 120, 122, 123, 125
High-voltage components
D Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123, 128
Driver airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 105 Hydrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Hydrogen tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125, 129
E
Easy entry/exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 I
Electric drive motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Immediate measures at scene of accident . . . . 10
Emergency tensioning retractor Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Reversible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Integral safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Endless sling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 After an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
During an accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Engine hood lifters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Safe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
When hazards occur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
F
Fire brigade safety lines . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 55, 62 K
Fire classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 KEYLESS GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Flow limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 115 Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Folding top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 63
Front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . 97, 100, 105 L
Fuel cell drive system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Laminated safety glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 24
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Annex
M S
Magnesium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safety armature for gas cylinder . . . . . . 112, 115
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Safety shutoff valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Monocoque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Seat adjustment
Fully electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 81
N Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Partially electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Natural gas drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
NECK-PRO head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Sectional ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
O Service Disconnect plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Overpressure safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Service interruption separation point . . . . . . 126
Overtemperature safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Shutoff valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 115
Sidebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 105
P Single-pane safety glass . . . . . . 23, 25, 50, 59, 62
Passenger car support system . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87, 89
Pelvisbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97, 98 Steering column adjustment . . . . . . . . . . 87, 88
Pendulum jigsaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Structural reinforcements . . . . . . . . 46, 133, 169
Pillar protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Plastic roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 T
Pressure regulating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Telescopic rescue ram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 68
Protective cover set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 47
U
Pyrotechnic initiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Underfloor sliding blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
R
V
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Vario roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 49
Rocker panel attachment . . . . . . . . . 66, 68, 73
Vehicle roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Roll bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Vent line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
W
Windowbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 45, 97, 105
Wooden blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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