Mercedes Launch Neck-Pro Safety System

Mercedes has introduced "crash-responsive" head restraints as standard equipment on the C-Class, CLK-Class, CLS-Class and E-Class.

The Neck-Pro head restraints are linked to an electronic control unit: if the sensor detects a serious rear-end collision, it releases pre-tensioned springs inside the head restraints, causing them to move forward 40 millimetres and upwards by 30 millimetres. This happens in a split-second and reduces the risk of whiplash injuries.

Following deployment, the head restraints can be released and re-set using a special tool provided with the car, meaning that there will not be a repair cost in the unfortunate event of an accident.

source: Reuters Motoring News (Last Updated: Monday, 27 June, 2005)

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