(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/06/mercedes_esf041.gif)The Pre-Safe system uses inflatable metal pockets in the body that work much an air mattress to absorb impact.
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/06/mercedes_esf05.gif)The braking bag deploys like an airbag to slow and raise the car before impact.
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/06/mercedes_esf06.gif)Pre-Safe Pulse moves passengers toward the center of the car in a side-impact crash, and between-seat airbag offer more protection.
(http://www.wired.com/images_blogs/autopia/2009/06/mercedes_esf07.gif)Airbag seatbelts.
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