The PRO-SAFE™ safety concept also incorporates measures which can help prevent a deterioration in the situation after an accident: the fuel tank is located in the protected area in front of the rear axle, while the engine and the fuel supply are automatically shut off after a severe collision.

To prevent secondary accidents and make it easier for rescue teams to find the vehicle involved in the accident, the hazard warning lights are automatically activated. Automatically unlocking doors, which are also easier to open, help to speed up the rescue of those involved in the accident.

Further help is available from Mercedes-Benz in the form of multi-lingual emergency rescue guidelines, available on the Internet to emergency services around the world.