What does pre-safe functions currently limited mean?
If you see “PRESAFE® Functions Limited” displayed, that means your Mercedes-Benz vehicle may need service. This message will be shown on the vehicle’s information panel located behind the steering wheel. Typically, it means a sensor needs cleaning or adjusted.
What is Distronic sensor?
DISTRONIC PLUS® is a driver assistance system that combines automatic speed regulation with proximity control in relation to a vehicle traveling in front of you. Basically, it helps you maintain a safe distance from other vehicles by braking when others slow down and accelerating when it’s safe to do so again.
What is pre Safe Impulse side?
PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side detects the danger of an accident via radar sensors fitted on both sides of the car and moves the occupant moderately toward the center of the vehicle just before the imminent collision by inflating an airbag in the side seat cushion.
What does a pre safe function limited mean?
MB’s attempt for my generation: failed with me. PRE-SAFE LIMITED means that the sensors & other things the car uses to see what’s ahead and around you are dirty or unreliable, so the car is cutting out those safety functions cuz it cannot trust them.
How does a PRE-SAFE system work in a car?
Using a network of sensors (many of them already serving other safety systems in the vehicle) PRE-SAFE can detect certain conditions that suggest an accident is about to occur, such as extreme skidding.
What kind of cruise control does Mercedes Benz use?
New Mercedes-Benz car models have even more sophitiscated cruise control feature and it is called Active Distance assist distronic or adaptive cruise control system. It is curenntly being fitted to the newest models such as S-class W222 E-class W213 S218 C238 A238 and many other.
What does Distronic Plus inoperative warning message mean?
If you’ve received the Distronic Plus inoperative warning error on your dashboard of Mercedes Benz model, which can also disable blind spot assist and Pre-Safe functions, don’t worry – we’ve put together a short guide as to why this error can occur, and what can be done to fix it.
How does an adaptive cruise control system work?
Adaptive cruise control systems, sometimes called “smart” cruise, use radar or laser detection to maintain safe distances from vehicles ahead. Some adaptive cruise control systems merely reduce engine speed to maintain distance, but some of the newest adaptive cruise control systems can also engage the brakes to slow or stop the vehicle.
MB’s attempt for my generation: failed with me. PRE-SAFE LIMITED means that the sensors & other things the car uses to see what’s ahead and around you are dirty or unreliable, so the car is cutting out those safety functions cuz it cannot trust them.
What does the Pre Safe inoperative message mean?
Lou P. master tech :This is not affecting anything. It is simply a message telling you hat the presafe is not operable and is only affecting you in case of a crash the seats and windows will not move as designed but the airbag system will operate all the airbags as designed. If that was the info you were looking for you should have made that clear.
What to do when your cruise control stops working?
There are several electrical components connected to the cruise control system. The connectors and wiring harnesses are definitely components that you need to check when the cruise control stops working. Make sure the source of the voltage is still supplying power to the system as well.