Provider
Mercedes-Benz India
E-3, MIDC, Phase-III,
Chakan Industrial Area Kuruli, &, Nighoje, Tal : Khed, Pune- 410501 India
Phone : +91-2135 673000
Email : cs.ind@cac.Mercedes-benz.com
CIN : U34102PN1994PTC083160
Provider of Mercedes-Benz Privacy Center:
Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedesstraße 120
70372 Stuttgart
Germany
Telefon: +49 711 17 - 0
E-Mail: dialog@mercedes-benz.com
Privacy Statement
("We")
Mercedes-Benz India
E-3,MIDC Chakan- Phase III
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Tal : Khed, Pune - 410501 India
Phone : +91-2135 673000
Email :cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
Daimler Financial Services India Pvt. Ltd.
E-3, MIDC Chakan, Phase III,
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Taluka: Khed,
410501 Pune, Maharashtra, India
Telephone Number：+91 02135673000
Provider of Mercedes-Benz Privacy Centre:
Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedesstraße 120
70372 Stuttgart
Germany
Telefon: +49 711 17 - 0
Email: dialog@mercedes-benz.com
Data Protection Officer:
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Chief Officer Corporate Data Protection
HPC E600
70546 Stuttgart
Germany
Email: data.protection@mercedes-benz.com
Local Compliance Officer:
Mr. Abhishek Singh
Mercedes-Benz India
E-3,MIDC Chakan- Phase III
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje,
Tal : Khed, Pune - 410501 India
1. Data Protection
We appreciate you visiting our website and your interest in the products we offer. Protecting your personal data is very important to us. In this Privacy Policy, we explain how we collect your personal information, what we do with it, for what purposes and on what legal foundation we do so, and what rights you have on that basis. Our privacy statement on the use of our websites and the Global Data and Information Policy do not apply to your activities on the websites of social networks or other providers that can be accessed using the links on our websites. Please refer to their respective policies on data privacy and protection of those providers.
2. Collecting and Processing Your Information
a. Whenever you visit our websites, we store certain information including but not limited to, about the browser and operating system you are using;
- the date and time of your visit; the status of the interaction (e.g. whether you were able to access the website or received an error message);
- the usage of features on the website;
- any search phrases you entered;
- how often you visit individual websites;
- the names of the files you access;
- the amount of data transferred;
- the Web page from which you accessed our website; and the Web page you visited after visiting our website, whether by clicking links on our websites or entering a domain directly into the input field of the same tab (or window) of the browser in which you have our websites open.
- In addition, on platform level we do not store the full IP address, however for Google and Adobe Analytics, below are the details:
o Adobe Analytics the Internet Service Provider is stored for 37 months.
o Google is anonymizing the IP by default https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/2763052?hl=en
o Google is not tracking the ISP anymore since last February https://www.seerinteractive.com/blog/deprecating-network-domain-service-provider/ - This is for security reasons; in particular, to prevent and detect attacks on our websites or attempts at fraud.
b. We will store and process your personal information only if you share that information with us. You can provide your consent through the Declaration of Consent (DoC) presented to you at various avenues e.g. visiting our website, visiting a dealership, at events etc. and/or for instance, by filling out a registration form, contact form, survey, contest entry or to execute a contract. In such cases as well, we will store and process only the data we are allowed to keep based on consent given by you or in accordance with applicable legal regulations (more information on this can be found in the section titled "Legal Foundation for Processing" clause 8).
c. You are neither legally nor contractually obligated to share your personal information. However, certain features of our websites may depend on the sharing of personal information. If you do not provide your personal information in such cases, you may not be able to use those features, or they may be available with limited functionality.
3. Purpose of Use
a. We use the personal information collected during your visit to any of our websites to make using them as convenient as possible for you and to protect our IT systems against attacks and other unlawful activities.
b. If you share any personal information with us – for example, by filling out a registration form, contact form, survey, contest entry or to execute a contract with you or to provide you any goods or services – we may use that information for the designated purposes as stated in the Declaration of Consent (DoC), for purposes of customer management and if required, for purposes of processing or billing or managing business transactions within the required scope in each instance (hereinafter collectively referred to as ‘Purpose’).
4. Transfer of Personal Information to Third Parties; Social Plugins
a. We may transfer the personal information shared with us on our website or otherwise with third parties including but not limited to the Authorised Dealers, Group Companies, our Service Providers, to fulfill the Purpose. They may further transfer your personal information to other third parties in pursuance of any contract to fulfill the Purpose.
b. Our websites may also contain third-party offers. If you click on any such offers, we will transfer the necessary data required to the appropriate provider (e.g. the fact that you found the offer in question on our website and, if applicable, additional information that you have already provided for this purpose on our websites).
C. On our websites, whenever there is a use of so-called "social plugins" from social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Google+, we incorporate them in the manner described below.
When you visit our websites, social media plugins are deactivated. That means no information, whatsoever, is transferred to the operators of those networks. If you wish to use one of the networks, click on the appropriate plugin in order to be connected directly to that network's server.
If you have a user account with that network and are logged in at the moment you activate the plugin, the network will be able to detect your visit to our websites and assign it to your user account. If you wish to prevent that, please log off from the network before activating the social plugin. A social network will not be able to detect that you have visited other Mercedes-Benz AG websites unless you have activated its social plugin on those sites as well.
When you activate a social plugin, the network transfers the content thus made available directly to your browser, which incorporates it into our websites. In that situation, data transfers initiated and controlled by the respective social network may also take place. Your connection to a social network, the data transfers that take place between the network and your system, and your interactions on that platform are governed exclusively by the respective network's data privacy and protection policy.
The social plugin will remain active until you deactivate it or delete your cookies.
Cookie Policy
Whenever you click on a link of third party or activate a social plugin, your personal information may be transferred to third parties in or outside India. Please keep these circumstances in mind before you click on a link or activate a social plugin, thereby causing your data to be transferred.
5. Analysis of User Data and Use of Analytics Tools
a. We want the content of our websites to match your preferences as closely as possible, thereby improving what we offer to you. To identify especially popular areas of our websites, we use the following analytics tools: Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics 360
b. When we employ these analytics tools, information may be transferred to servers located in the India, Singapore, European Union or the United States and processed there.
c. If you do not wish us to use the above named analytics tools to collect and analyze information about your visit to our websites, you may permanently object to the practice (opt out) at any time.
d. Below you will find information about the providers of the analytics tools and the respective opt-out procedures:
i. Google Analytics 360 from Google Inc. ("Google"): Google Analytics 360 is ISO 27001 certified.
Google classifies Google Analytics 360 data as confidential information, governed by Google’s privacy policies. Google audits compliance with its own privacy policies which may be read here: http://google.com/policies/privacy
You can also control your privacy settings through the link: https://policies.google.com/privacy#infochoices
ii. Adobe Analytics from Adobe Systems Inc. ("Adobe")
Adobe is certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.
You can follow this link to opt out of analysis using Adobe Analytics & Adobe Target: http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/privacy/opt-out.html
6. Usage-based information (targeting and retargeting)
We use so-called targeting and retargeting technologies in order to tailor our online marketing (e.g. banner ads) more specifically to your needs and interests. This involves using cookies to store information about your interest in our products and services. When you visit either our websites (targeting) or other websites (retargeting) that work together with our retargeting partners, those cookies are read and used to provide you with information that is customized and most closely related to your interests. A so-called cookie-ID pseudonym is stored in the cookies. That means you cannot be easily identified through the process. During the retargeting process, we may also collect information about your interest in the products and services of our retargeting partners.
When these targeting and retargeting tools are used, some data may be transferred to servers located outside India and processed there. Please read the information concerning that in Section 5b of this Privacy Statement.
If you do not wish us (and our targeting/retargeting partners) to process information about your visit or to tailor banner advertisements to your interests, you may permanently object to the practice (opt out) at any time.
Below you will find information about the targeting and retargeting technologies we use and their providers as well as the respective opt-out procedures:
Salesforce Data Management Platform (DMP) of Salesforce.com EMEA Limited ([targeting/retargeting]), London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
When this technology is used, data is transferred to servers in the US. The parent company of Salesforce.com is based in the United States and certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.
If you wish to file an objection, please click on the following link: https://www.salesforce.com/products/marketing-cloud/sfmc/salesforce-dmp-consumer-choice/
Adobe Target from Adobe Systems Software Ireland Limited, Dublin, Ireland
When this technology is used, data is transferred to servers in the US. The parent company of Adobe is based in the United States and certified under the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework.
If you wish to file an objection, please click on the following link: http://www.adobe.com/mena_en/privacy/opt-out.html
As an alternative, you can manage the use of third-party cookies and activate or deactivate them using the options provided on the following website:
https://www.youronlinechoices.com/uk/
7. Security
We take technical and organizational security measures in order to protect your information managed by us from being tampered with, lost, destroyed or accessed by unauthorized individuals. We are continuously improving our security measures in line with technological advancements.
8. Legal Foundations for Processing
a. If you have given us your consent to process your personal information, then that is the legal foundation for processing your information.
b. If processing your personal information is required to fulfill any of our legal obligations (e.g. data retention), we will be authorized to do so.
c. Furthermore, we may process personal information for purposes of protecting our legitimate interests. Examples of such interests include maintaining the functionality of our IT systems, marketing our products and services and those of third parties (partially by means of tracking, targeting and retargeting, see Sections 5 and 6 of this Statement) and the legally required documentation of business contacts. As part of the consideration of interests required in each case, we take into account various aspects, in particular the type of personal information, the purpose of processing, the circumstances of processing and your interest in the confidentiality of your personal information. Please note, the purpose of processing your personal information is mentioned in the Declaration of Consent accepted by you at various instances.
8. Deleting Your Personal Information
This is for security reasons; in particular, to prevent and detect attacks on our websites or attempts at fraud. Moreover, we delete your personal information within a reasonable time after the purpose for which it was collected and processed has been fulfilled. Storage beyond that time takes place only if required by laws that apply to us.
9. Revocation of Consent and Update of Personal Information
If you have consented to the storage and processing of your personal information; you may revoke your consent at any time, subject to applicable laws which may require us to store your information under certain circumstances e.g. for providing important regulatory, product updates about our products to you as a customer, and change or updates in your Personal Information by writing to cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com or calling our Customer Connect Phone number: 0008000501888
10. Newsletter
You may unsubscribe from our emailers option available at any time by using the option to unsubscribe contained in the auto mailers.
11. Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Central Registration Service
With the Central Registration Service offered by Mercedes-Benz Group AG, you can sign up for every website and application belonging to the Mercedes-Benz Group AG and its brands that are connected to the service. The terms of use for the Central Registration Service contain special data protection provisions. Those terms of use can be found on the registration pages of affiliated websites and applications under "Terms and Conditions of Registration."
12. Cookies
You can find information about the cookies we use and their functions in our Cookie Policy.
Cookie Policy
Privacy Statement on shared analysis and marketing activities on this specific Mercedes-Benz website by Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd. (MOC); Mercedes-Benz AG (MBAG) and Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG (MBM)
This privacy statement describes how the three entities listed above process your personal data for the purpose of shared analysis and marketing activities on this specific website. Protecting your personal data is a high priority for all parties of this privacy statement and is taken into account for all business processes. This privacy statement provides you with a detailed summary regarding the processing of your personal data in relation to the analysis and marketing activities mentioned below.
"Personal data", according to the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (GDPR), means all information that relates to a natural person who has been or can be identified. You will also find information what rights you are entitled to regarding the processing of your personal data according to the GDPR.
The way Mercedes-Benz entities process personal data within, or related to individuals within, the European Union and European Economic Area is always based on the Mercedes-Benz Group Data Protection Policy EU (https://group.mercedes-benz.com/data-protection-policy).
Who is responsible for processing my personal data, and whom can I contact on the topic of data protection?
The (joint) controllers responsible for processing your personal data for shared analysis and marketing activities on this specific website are:
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd.
Mercedes-Benz India
E-3,MIDC Chakan- Phase III
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Tal : Khed, Pune - 410501 India
Phone : +91-2135 673000
Email: cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedesstr. 120
70372 Stuttgart, Germany
Email: dialog.mb@mercedes-benz.com
Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG
Siemensstr. 7
70469 Stuttgart, Germany
Email: mbm@mercedes-benz.com
Data protection officer for MBAG and MBM:
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
Group Data Protection Officer
HPC E600
D-70546 Stuttgart, Germany
Email: data.protection@mercedes-benz.com
MOC and MBAG as well as MBAG and MBM have concluded joint controllership agreements according to Art. 26 GDPR. For more information, please see the table below.
Where does my data come from and what data is processed? Whenever you visit this specific website and if you have consented the following categories of data are stored and shared with MBAG and MBM:
Server-Logfiles: Certain information about the browser, operating system and IP address (only very short-term) you are using; the date and time of your visit; the status of the interaction (e.g. whether you were able to access the website or received an error message)
Clickstream Data: Your usage of the website and its features; any search phrases you entered; how often you visit the website and the campaign from which you accessed this specific website
Online identification features: Your Cookie ID, Web Client or/and App ID
Geo-location data: The country and the city from where you accessed our website (derived from the IP address)
Payment information: Payment method you used while purchasing something on this specific website
MOC processes that data about your visit on this specific website together with the other controllers -depending on your consent- using the following technologies:
• For analysis purposes:
- Google Analytics 360
• For marketing purposes:
- Salesforce Interaction Studio
- Salesforce Audience Studio
- Adobe Target
For what purpose and on what legal basis is your personal data processed?
The personal data collected during your visit on this websites is used for conducting personalization and targeted advertising measures. Moreover, the website usage behavior is analyzed to improve website usability and enhance digital products and campaigns. In addition, that data is used for statistical reports.
Within the scope of the joint controllership, your personal data is processed based on your consent according to Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. Your consent is optional and may be withdrawn at any time through the Consent Management Platform of this specific website. The lawfulness of data processing before such withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
Will my data be sent to a third country?
When passing on data to third parties based on your consent, personal data may be provided from within the European Union ("EU") or the European Economic Area (“EEA”) to recipients in countries outside the EU or EEA, i. e., in a so-called third country.
In some third countries, from the EEA's point of view, an adequate level of personal data protection (so-called "adequacy") exists, in compliance with EU standards. With other recipients in third countries, MBAG and MBM agree on the use of EU standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules or other applicable instruments to create an "adequate level of protection" according to legal requirements. For more information, please contact one of the controllers.
How long will my data be stored?
Your personal data will be stored until the purpose for which it was collected and processed has been fulfilled. Beyond this period, data storage only takes place to the extent made necessary by applicable legislation, regulations or other legal provisions in the European Economic Area or in third countries if these have an adequate level of data protection. If personal data must be retained on such basis, the relevant personal data are flagged to restrict their further processing.
What rights do I have under GDPR?
According to GDPR, you have certain rights regarding the processing of your personal data. Making you aware of these rights is very important to Mercedes-Benz:
Right of access: You can request access to your personal data processed by us (Art. 15 GDPR).
Right to correction of inaccurate data: You have a right to request correction of your personal data, in case it is inaccurate (Art. 16 GDPR).
Right to deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. The criteria allow you to request the deletion of your personal data if, for example, it is no longer needed for the purposes for which it was collected or otherwise processed. You can also demand the deletion of your personal data if it is unlawfully processed, or if you have rightfully objected to the processing of your data, revoked your consent to the same or there is a legal obligation to delete it (Art. 17 GDPR).
Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to demand a restriction of the processing of your data. This right especially applies for the duration of the review if you have disputed the accuracy of your personal data, as well as in the case that, for an existing right to deletion, you request restricted processing instead of erasure. Furthermore, there will be restricted processing if the data is no longer required for legitimate purposes, but you still need the data in order to assert, exercise or defend legal rights, as well as if the successful assertion of an objection is in dispute between you and MOC, MBAG and/or MBM (Art. 18 GDPR).
Right to data portability: You have the right to receive the personal data you have provided in a structured, common, machine-readable format (Art. 20 GDPR), insofar as the data has not been deleted already.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority: If you feel that processing of your data is not in line with the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in an EU member state, e.g., a data protection agency responsible for your place of residence, workplace or location where the alleged data protection violation occurred (Art. 77 GDPR).
If you wish to assert one of your rights or receive more information, please contact one of the controllers stated above. Preferably, please contact the MOC.
Appendix - Details of joint controllership - Data sharing in the field of marketing and analysis on this Mercedes-Benz website in the event of given consent
Controller
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd.
Mercedes-Benz India
E-3,MIDC Chakan- Phase III
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Tal : Khed, Pune - 410501 India
Phone : +91-2135 673000
Email: cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
(„MOC“)
Mercedes-Benz AG
Mercedesstr. 120
70372 Stuttgart
Email: dialog.mb@mercedes-benz.com
(“MBAG”)
Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG
Siemensstr. 7
70469 Stuttgart
Email: mbm@mercedes-benz.com
(“MBM”)
Purpose of joint processing
The purpose of the sharing and further processing of personal data in the field of marketing and analysis on this Mercedes-Benz website in the event of given consent is to carry out analysis measures to recognize website user behavior, to improve the user-friendliness of the websites and to improve digital products and campaigns. In addition, the purpose is to provide Mercedes-Benz-internal market and target achievement reports, such as generated leads, (re-)targeting and personalization measures.
Legal Basis of the processing of personal data
Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR, insofar as the data subjects have given their consent to the joint processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes.
Responsibilities
Information obligations:
As controllers, MOC and MBAG are obliged to provide data subjects with information about the processing pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 GDPR. This includes, in particular, purposes and legal bases of the processing of personal data, recipients of personal data, the duration of processing and transfers to third countries. The controllers support each other in fulfilling the information obligations and provide each other with the necessary information on the relevant data processing activities.
Data subject rights:
In the relationship between MOC and MBAG, MOC is responsible for providing the data subjects with information about the essential contents of the joint controllership and the rights of data subjects pursuant to Articles 12 - 22 GDPR (e.g. access, correction, erasure).
Information obligations:
As controllers, MBAG and MBM are obliged to provide data subjects with information about the processing pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 GDPR. This includes, in particular, purposes and legal bases of the processing of personal data, recipients of personal data, the duration of processing and transfers to third countries. The controllers support each other in fulfilling the information obligations and provide each other with the necessary information on the relevant data processing activities.
Data subject rights:
In the relationship between MBAG and MBM, MBAG is responsible for providing data subjects with information about the essential contents of the joint controllership and the rights of data subjects pursuant to Articles 12 - 22 GDPR (e.g. access, correction, erasure).
Categories of data subjects
Unknown website visitors
Types of personal data
- Server-Logfiles
- Clickstream Data
- Online identification features
- Geo-location data
- Payment information
No special categories of personal data
Copyright
Copyright 2018 Mercedes-Benz India. All rights reserved. All text, images, graphics, audio, video and animation files, as well as their arrangements, are protected by copyright law and other legislation for the protection of intellectual property. They must not be copied, altered and used on other websites either for commercial purposes or for dissemination to others. Some a company of the MB AG internet sites also contain material that is subject to the copyright rights of their providers.
Products and prices
Changes may have been made to products and services since the editorial deadline for individual pages. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the design, form, colour and specification during the delivery period, provided these changes, while taking into account the interests of Mercedes-Benz India, can be deemed reasonable with respect to the purchaser. The illustrations may show accessories, optional extras or other features which are not part of the standard specification or service scope. Colours may differ slightly from those shown on the website, owing to technical limitations. Individual pages may contain models and services which are not available in certain countries. Information given regarding statutory regulations, legal requirements and taxation applies only to India. Unless stated otherwise in our Terms & Conditions of sale and delivery, the prices as valid on the day of delivery apply. The prices are recommended retail prices for our authorised dealers. Please consult a company branch or an authorised dealer for final details.
Trademarks
Unless otherwise indicated, all brands displayed on Mercedes Benz Group Internet sites are subject to the trademark rights of Mercedes Benz Group, this applies especially to its model names, and its corporate logos and emblems.
Licence rights
Mercedes Benz Group has sought to achieve an innovative and informative Internet site. We hope that you will be as enthusiastic as we are about this creative effort. However, we hope you understand that Mercedes Benz Group must protect its intellectual property, including its patents, trademarks and copyrights. Accordingly, you are hereby on notice that neither this Internet site, nor any material contained therein shall in any way grant or be taken to grant any person a licence to Mercedes Benz Group’s intellectual property.
Third-party software
In order to present content to you on this internet site, in addition to its own software developed in-house Mercedes-Benz India/ Mercedes Benz Group also uses the following JavaScript libraries from third-party suppliers, which are placed at your disposal subject to their own licence terms (as indicated for the respective components).
Cautions regarding forward-looking statements
Internet pages, investor relations releases, annual and interim reports, outlooks, presentations, audio and video files of events (live or recorded) and other documents on this website include forward-looking statements that reflect management's current views with respect to future events. The words "anticipate", "assume", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "plan", "project", "should" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. We do not intend or assume any obligation to continuously update any forward-looking statement, which solely reflects the circumstances on the day of publication.
Liability
The information and data on these pages do not constitute any assurance or warranty, either expressly or implied. In particular, they do not constitute an implied assurance or warranty with respect to constituents, commercial viability, suitability for specific purposes or compliance with legislation and patent protection.
Our internet pages also contain links to external sites. Please note that we have no influence on the design and content of the pages of any linked site. Consequently, neither are we able to guarantee that the information provided on the external website is up-to-date, correct, complete or of the required integrity. In view of this, we hereby disassociate ourselves from all contents of these websites. This declaration applies to all links on our website to external pages and their contents.
Caution - Fraudulent Job offerings
It has come to our attention that individuals misrepresenting themselves as Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Limited (Mercedes-Benz India) employees or as Mercedes-Benz India authorized recruiters are offering fraudulent employment offers via certain websites/or through telephone calls, emails, WhatsApp, SMSs using fake appointment letters. These fraudsters thereafter demand a fee/ deposit or other sum for securing a job with Mercedes-Benz India with an intent to illegally extract money from the candidates seeking employment with Mercedes-Benz India. Please note that these individuals are also illegally using the name, trademark/ logo of Mercedes-Benz as well as names of certain current and ex- employees on fake appointment letters in order to extract money by defrauding the candidates. Hence, it is likely that the communications from these unscrupulous persons may carry the name, designation of employees of Mercedes-Benz or letterhead or email address deceptively similar to Mercedes-Benz or fake rubber stamp to make it look authentic.
Please note that:
- Mercedes-Benz India / Mercedes-Benz Group AG does not ask a potential candidate to pay / deposit any money like application processing fees, flight and conveyance charges, deposit etc. for interview or as a part of recruitment/ employment process.
- Mercedes-Benz India has not authorized any third party / recruitment agency to collect any money in consideration of any job opening with Mercedes-Benz India.
- Mercedes-Benz India does not authorize any employment agency / third party to conduct interviews and offer employment on its behalf.
- Mercedes-Benz India does not conduct any interview at the office premises of any employment agency or a third party.
In view of the above, all candidates are advised to exercise extreme caution and not fall prey to any such unauthorized and illegal activities and not pay any money for whatsoever reason for securing employment with Mercedes-Benz India. Please note that Mercedes-Benz India or Mercedes-Benz Group AG shall not be liable and responsible for any loss incurred by the candidates due to such unauthorized and illegal activities.
For further information please feel free to contact the Human Resources Function of Mercedes-Benz India.
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
E-3, MIDC Chakan – Phase III,
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje,
Pune : 410501 Tel: +91 2135 673000
धोकाधडी वाली नौकरियों से पेशकश से सावधान रहें।
ये खबर कंपनी के संज्ञान में लाई गई है कि कुछ लोग खुद को मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया प्राइवेट लिमिटेड (मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया) के कर्मचारी या अधिकृत प्रतिनिधि के रूप में धोकाधडी ऐवा गैरकनुनी गलत तरीके से प्रस्तुत कर रहे हैं। ये लोग वेबसाइट, टेलीफोन कॉल, ईमेल, व्हाट्सएप, एसएमएस आदि के माध्यम से नौकरी के उम्मीदवारों को धोखा धड़ी से नकली नियुक्ति पत्र प्रदान कर रहे हैं। इसके पश्चात मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया में नौकरी पाने के लिए फीस, जमा या अन्य राशि की मांग करते हैं, ऐसे प्रयासों का उद्देश्य उम्मीदवारों से अवैध रूप से पैसे ऐंठना होता है। कृपया ध्यान दें कि ये व्यक्ति फर्जी नियुक्ति पत्रों पर मर्सिडीज-बेंज के नाम, ट्रेडमार्क, लोगो और कुछ मौजूदा एवं पूर्व कर्मचारियों के नामों का भी अवैध रूप से उपयोग कर रहे हैं।
इसलिए, इन बेईमान व्यक्तियों के लिखित संचार में धोखे से मर्सिडीज-बेंज के कर्मचारियों का नाम, पदनाम, लेटरहेड या ईमेल हो सकता है, जिसका उपयोग धोखा देने के लिए किया जाता हैं।
कृपया ध्यान दें कि:
- मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया/मर्सिडीज-बेंज ग्रुप एजी किसी संभावित उम्मीदवार से साक्षात्कार या भर्ती प्रक्रिया मै भाग लेने के लिए आवेदन प्रक्रिया शुल्क, विमान या अन्य परिवहन शुल्क, जमा आदि जैसे किसी भी प्रकार का भुगतान/जमा करने के लिए नहीं कहता है।
- मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया ने किसी तीसरे पक्ष/भर्ती एजेंसी को मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया के साथ किसी भी नौकरी के भर्ती हेतु कोई भी शुल्क लेने के लिए अधिकृत नहीं किया है।
- मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया किसी भी रोजगार एजेंसी/तीसरे पक्ष को साक्षात्कार आयोजित करने और अपनी ओर से रोजगार की पेशकश करने के लिए अधिकृत नहीं करता है।
- मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया किसी भी रोजगार एजेंसी या तीसरे पक्ष के कार्यालय परिसर में कोई साक्षात्कार या भेट आयोजित नहीं करता है।
उपर्युक्त के मद्देनजर, सभी उम्मीदवारों को अत्यधिक सावधानी बरतने और ऐसी किसी भी अनधिकृत और अवैध गतिविधियों का शिकार न होने और मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया के साथ रोजगार हासिल करने के लिए किसी भी प्रकार का शुल्क ,फीस आदि न देने की सलाह दी जाती है। कृपया ध्यान दें कि मर्सिडीज-बेंज इंडिया अथवा मर्सिडीज-बेंज ग्रुप एजी ऐसी अनधिकृत और अवैध गतिविधियों के कारण उम्मीदवारों द्वारा उठाए गए किसी भी नुकसान के लिए उत्तरदायी नहीं होंगे।
नोकरीच्या फसव्या व अवैध प्रस्तावांपासून सावधान
मर्सिडीज बेंझ इंडिया प्रा. लिमिटेड (मर्सिडीज बेंझ इंडिया) ह्या आमच्या कंपनीच्या नावाचा वापर करून काही व्यक्ती ह्या कंपनीचे कर्मचारी वा अधिकृत नियोक्ते असल्याचे दाखवत विविध माध्यमांद्वारे वेबसाइट् / टेलिफोन अथवा मोबाइल कॉल / ईमेल / व्हाट्सएप / एसएमएस, नोकरीचे विविध बेकायदेशीर नियुक्ती पत्र इच्छुकांना देत आहेत. त्यानंतर हे फसवणूक करणारे नोकरी मिळवण्यासाठी काही शुल्क /अनामत रकमेची मागणी करत उमेदवारांची फसवणूक करत त्यांचा कडून बेकायदेशीरपणे पैसे उकळत आहेत. या साठी हि फसवणूक करणारी लोक कंपनी मधील काही वर्तमान / माजी कर्मचाऱ्यांचा नावाचा / ट्रेडमार्कचा अथवा लोगोचा अवैध वापर नियुक्ती पात्रांवर करत आहेत. या फसवणूक करणाऱ्यांकडून मर्सिडीज-बेंझ च्या कर्मचाऱयांचे नाव / पद / लेटरहेड / रबरी शिक्के / ईमेल या विविध गोष्टीचा बनावट वापर करत ते खरे असण्याचे भासवण्याचा प्रयत्न होत आहे.
मर्सिडीज-बेंझ च्या वतीने असे सूचित करण्यात येत आहे :
- मर्सिडीज-बेंझ इंडिया / मर्सिडीज-बेंझ ग्रुप कोणत्याही संभाव्य उमेदवाराला मुलाखतीसाठी किंवा भरती/रोजगार प्रक्रियेचा भाग म्हणून अर्ज प्रक्रिया शुल्क, विमान प्रवास आणि वाहतूक शुल्क, ठेव इत्यादी कोणतेही पैसे देण्यास/जमा करण्यास सांगत नाही.
- मर्सिडीज-बेंझ इंडिया ने कुठल्याही व्यक्तीला /संस्थेला / एजन्सीला - संभाव्य उमेदवारीसाठी पैसे जमा करण्यास नियुक्त केले नाही अथवा तसे अधिकार देखील दिलेले नाहीत
- मर्सिडीज-बेंझ इंडिया ने कुठल्याही व्यक्तीला /संस्थेला / एजन्सीला मुलाखती घेण्यास अथवा नेमणुक करण्यास कुठलेही अधिकार दिलेले नाहीत
- मर्सिडीज-बेंझ इंडिया कुठल्याही एम्प्लॉयमेंट एजन्सी किंवा इतर संस्थेच्या कार्यालयात अथवा परिसरात मुलाखत घेत नाही.
वर नमूद केलेल्या सर्व बाबींची दाखल घेत सर्व उमेदवारांना अत्यंत सावधगिरी बाळगण्याचा आणि अशा कोणत्याही अनधिकृत आणि बेकायदेशीर कृत्यांना बळी पडू नये आणि रोजगार मिळवण्यासाठी कोणत्याही कारणास्तव पैसे देऊ नयेत असा सल्ला देण्यात येत आहे.
अशा अनधिकृत आणि बेकायदेशीर प्रक्रियेमुळे उमेदवारांना झालेल्या कोणत्याही नुकसानासाठी मर्सिडीज-बेंझ इंडिया किंवा मर्सिडीज-बेंझ ग्रुप जबाबदार राहणार नाहीत याची उमेदवारांनी नोंद घ्यावी.
अधिक माहितीसाठी कृपया मर्सिडीज-बेंझ इंडिया च्या मानव संसाधन विभागाशी संपर्क साधावा
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
E-3, MIDC Chakan – Phase III,
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje,
Pune : 410501 Tel: +91 2135 673000
Terms & Conditions of ”Love For The Star” Contest by Mercedes-Benz India
1. An individual being a citizen of India and having attained the age of 18 years or above shall be eligible to participate in the ‘Love For The Star’ Contest (hereinafter referred to as ‘contest’).
2. Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as Mercedes-Benz India) has initiated this contest and any participation in this Contest shall be voluntary.
3. Employees of Mercedes-Benz India and their blood relatives are not eligible to participate or win any prizes under this Contest. The residents of Tamil Nadu shall not be eligible to participate in the Contest in compliance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prize Scheme (Prohibition) Act, 1979.
4. The Contest shall start on 12th Feb and end on 14th Feb 2022 (12:00 Hours IST). Mercedes-Benz India may curtail or extend the contest period, at its sole discretion without any prior intimation.
5. The participant shall follow Mercedes-Benz India’s Instagram, Facebook and either comment on the contest announcement post or share an image/video expressing their #LoveForTheStar.
6. A video or image post shall qualify as an eligible entry to the Contest only if the participant tags @mercedesbenzind and uses #LoveForTheStar hashtag in the post.
7. The Contest will be conducted on Instagram and Facebook and the criteria for winner selection will be based on a lucky draw. Ten(10) lucky winners will get some exciting goodies from Mercedes-Benz India.
8. The Winners shall be selected solely by Mercedes-Benz India via a lucky draw to be held at its registered office. Ten (10) lucky winners will be selected by way of a random selection process in a lucky draw. Winners will be announced on social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook) in the 1st week of March 2022 and after the details verification the prizes will be sent to the lucky winners.
9. Upon intimation of being selected as a Winner, the Winner will be required to submit his/her identity proof. Winners hereby acknowledge that their personal data including but not being limited to name, contact details, address, identity proof documents will be obtained as a part of the Contest and in order to verify the Winners and that they do not have an objection to the said collection and processing of personal data. Winners hereby grant Mercedes-Benz India the right to use their personal data as mentioned above, as would be required for the purpose of this Contest. Mercedes-Benz India shall take all decisions in respect to this Contest, including but not limited to the procedure of selection of winners, type of prizes, time for announcement etc. and the same will be final and binding on a non-contestable basis.
10. If the prize is unclaimed /undeliverable Mercedes-Benz India reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner.
11. Prizes/Goodies are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Mercedes-Benz India shall not be liable and it accepts no responsibility for any winner’s prize in case of non-confirmation.
12. Mercedes-Benz India shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage whatsoever that may be suffered, or for any personal injury that may be suffered by the Participant, because of participating in the contest.
13. Mercedes-Benz India reserves the right to withdraw the Contest and/or alter, delete or modify any/all of the terms & conditions of this contest any time without prior notice.
14. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts at Pune, Maharashtra only. The existence of dispute, if any, shall not constitute a claim against Mercedes-Benz India.
15. By participating in this Contest, the participants accept and agree with the Terms and Conditions of participation as specified above in totality.
Terms & Conditions of ‘Star Quiz’ Contest by Mercedes-Benz India
1. An individual being a citizen of India and having attained the age of 18 years or above shall be eligible to participate in the ‘Star Quiz’ Contest (hereinafter referred to as ‘contest’).
Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited (hereinafter referred to as Mercedes-Benz India) initiates this contest and any participation in this Contest shall be voluntary.
2. Employees of Mercedes-Benz India and their blood relatives are not eligible to participate or win any prizes under this Contest. The residents of Tamil Nadu shall not be eligible to participate in the Contest in compliance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prize Scheme (Prohibition) Act, 1979.
3. The Contest starts on 26th Dec and ends on 30th Dec 2021 (00:00 Hours IST). Mercedes-Benz India can curtail or extend the contest period, at its sole discretion without any prior intimation.
4. The participant has to follow Mercedes-Benz India’s Instagram, Facebook and answer the questions correctly on Instagram or Facebook posts.
5. The contest will be conducted on Instagram and Facebook and the criteria for winner selection will be based on a lucky draw. 50 lucky winners will get some exciting goodies from Mercedes-Benz India. The winners will be selected from India only.
6. The Winners shall be selected solely by Mercedes-Benz India via a lucky draw contest to be held at its registered office. 50 lucky winners will be selected by way of a random selection process in a lucky draw. Winners will be announced on social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook) in 1st week of January 2022 and after the details verification the prizes will be sent to the lucky winners.
7. Upon intimation of being selected as a winner, the winner will be required to submit his/her identity proof. Winners hereby acknowledge that their personal data including but not being limited to name, contact details, address, identity proof documents etc. will be obtained as a part of the Contest and in order to verify the winners and that they do not have an objection to the said capturing of personal data. They hereby grant Mercedes-Benz India the right to use their personal data as mentioned above, as would be required for the purpose of this Contest. Mercedes-Benz India shall take all decisions in respect to this contest, including but not limited to the procedure of selection of winners, type of prizes, time for announcement etc. and the same will be final and binding on a non-contestable basis.
8. If the prize is unclaimed /undeliverable Mercedes-Benz India reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner selected in accordance with these terms and conditions.
9. Prizes/Goodies are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Mercedes-Benz India shall not be liable and it accepts no responsibility for any winner’s prize in case of non-confirmation.
10. Mercedes-Benz India shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage whatsoever that may be suffered, or for any personal injury that may be suffered by the Participant, because of participating in the contest.
11. Mercedes-Benz India reserves the right to withdraw the Contest and/or alter, delete or modify any/all of the terms & conditions of this contest any time without prior notice.
12. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts at Pune, Maharashtra only. The existence of dispute, if any, shall not constitute a claim against Mercedes-Benz India.
13. By participating in this Contest, the participants accept and agree with the Terms and Conditions of participation as specified above in totality.
Important Information on Payment Services
1. This payment will be processed by the Payment Service Provider i.e PayU Payments Private Limited trading as PayU in association with Mercedes pay GmbH (Mercedes pay), on behalf of Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited(MB India).
2. The payment methods provided by PayU and Mercedes pay are secure and comply with global industry standards for payment processing including PCI DSS.
3. Your financial details shall not be stored by Mercedes pay, Authorised Agent or MB India (collectively referred to as ‘Parties’).
4. MB India and/or Mercedes pay shall not be held liable for any additional charges imposed on the transaction by the Bank or Financial Institution whose banking/financial services including but not limited to UPI, Credit Card, Debit Card, Netbanking, are being used by the customer.
5. In case of any discrepancy in the payment amount, the customer and the Authorised Agent shall mutually agree to the amount of refund, if any. The refund amount so agreed shall be refunded via the same mode as that of the payment within 15 (fifteen) days from the date of such mutual decision.
6. The parties may collect personal and sensitive personal Information about the customer including but not being limited to the name, address, contact details, payment transaction details etc. for the purpose of facilitating and/or completing the payment and its associated transactions if any. The customer agrees to the collection of such personal and sensitive personal information by the parties as will be required to execute and complete the payments and its associated transactions.
7. Further, the customer is aware and acknowledges that the personal information/data including vehicle data submitted by the customer may be transferred to and/or processed by MB India, its Authorised Franchise Partner and / or Authorized Dealer, Mercedes-Benz Group AG and/or any Mercedes-Benz Group Company wherever located for effecting the payment or any other activity required to be carried out for providing efficient services in relation to the workshop/job order.
8. Contact Mercedes pay GmbH:
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9. Contact PayU :
PayU Payments Private Limited,
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Terms and Conditions of Win an experience with M.S Dhoni (“Contest”) by Mercedes-Benz India:
1. An individual being a citizen of India and having purchased a Mercedes-Benz Car (“Vehicle”) between 1st September 2023 and 30th November 2023 (both days inclusive) shall be eligible to participate in the Contest. This contest is limited to the purchase of A-Class, C-Class and E-Class. This Contest is initiated by Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited (“Mercedes-Benz”) and any participation in this Contest shall be voluntary.
2. Employees of Mercedes-Benz and their blood relatives are not eligible to participate or win any prizes under this Contest. The residents of Tamil Nadu shall not be eligible to participate in the Contest in compliance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prize Scheme (Prohibition) Act, 1979.
3. The Contest starts on 10:00AM 1st September 2023 and ends on 23:00PM 30th November 2023 (Hours IST). Mercedes-Benz India reserves the right to curtail or extend the contest period, at its sole discretion as may be deemed fit in the interest of the contest.
4. Participants hereby acknowledge that their personal data including but not being limited to name, contact details, address, identity proof documents etc. will be obtained as a part of the Contest and that they do not have an objection to the said capturing of personal data. Participants hereby grant Mercedes-Benz the right to use their personal data as mentioned above, as would be required for the purpose of this Contest.
5. Mercedes-Benz shall take all decisions in respect to this Contest, including but not limited to type of prizes, venue, date & time for announcement of results, publication of results etc. and the same will be final and binding on a non-contestable basis.
6. Entries will be judged on the basis of random selector by Mercedes-Benz. The decision of Mercedes-Benz shall be final and binding.
7. The winners of the Contest will need to make themselves available for the meet and greet with MS Dhoni at venue and date duly decided by Mercedes-Benz (“Venue”) in due course. The cost of travel, lodging and boarding at the Venue for the winners shall be borne by Franchise Partner.
8. Mercedes-Benz shall not be responsible for obtaining the travel insurance of the winner. Travel insurance related formalities shall be completed by and charges shall be borne by the winners for themselves.
9. Mercedes-Benz will announce and communicate to the winners via email. The winners shall reply to the email and acknowledge the acceptance of the prize within 15 days of receiving the email. If the prize is unclaimed after this time, it will lapse, and Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner selected in accordance with these rules.
10. In case of any unforeseen travel restrictions or event cancellation the winners would be eligible for a complimentary reward in cash or kind. The complimentary reward shall be offered on non-negotiable basis. Decision taken by Mercedes-Benz shall be final and binding in this regard.
11. The participant shall not claim any intellectual Property right violation over the content, views and / or ideas shared or posted in regard to the Contest on the social media.
12. Winner are aware that their images/videos may be captured as a part of the Contest and they do not have an objection to the said capturing of images/videos. They hereby grant Mercedes-Benz the right to use and / or share the images and videos with their event partners for any promotional purpose related to the Contest.
13. Mercedes-Benz shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage whatsoever that may be suffered, or for any personal injury that may be suffered, as a result of participating in the contest.
14. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts at Pune only.
15. By entering the Contest, the participants agree not to make any claims (including special, indirect and consequential losses) against Mercedes-Benz India or its directors and employees and any losses, claims and actions of any kind resulting from the Contest and acceptance of any prize, shall be at the sole liability of the Winner.
16. Mercedes-Benz may be due to any Force Majeure event suspend, postpone or cancel the contest particularly the face of challenge and the contestants will not be entitled to claim any compensation, costs for such postponement, suspension or cancellation.
17. By participating in this Contest, the participants accept and agree with the Terms and Conditions of participation as specified above.
Terms and Conditions of Sustainability Drive Tournament (“Contest”) by Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited (“Mercedes-Benz”):
1. This Contest is initiated by Mercedes-Benz and any participation in this Contest shall be voluntary. By participating in this Contest, the participants accept and agree with the Terms and Conditions of participation as specified below
2. Eligibility to the Contest:
a) Must be a citizen of India.
b) Must have participated in the Mercedes-Benz Golf Tournament schedule from 3rd November to 31st December 2023.
c) Must have mandatorily booked a test drive for EQS 580 between 1st November 2023 and 31st December 2023 (both days inclusive).
3. Non-Eligibility to the Contest:
a) Employees of Mercedes-Benz and their blood relatives are not eligible to participate or win any prizes under this Contest.
b) The residents of Tamil Nadu shall not be eligible to participate in the Contest in compliance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Prize Scheme (Prohibition) Act, 1979.
4. Tenure of Contest:
a) The Contest starts on 10:00AM 1st November 2023 and ends on 23:00PM 31st December 2023 (Hours IST). Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to curtail or extend the contest period, at its sole discretion as may be deemed fit in the interest of the contest. MB India reserves the rights to revoke this contest anytime without any prior intimation.
5. Winner selection by Mercedes-Benz:
a) Mercedes-Benz shall take all decisions in respect to this Contest, including but not limited to type of prizes, venue, date & time for announcement of results, publication of results etc. and the same will be final and binding on a non-contestable basis.
b) Entries will be judged on the basis of random selector by Mercedes-Benz. The decision of Mercedes-Benz shall be final and binding.
c) Mercedes-Benz will announce and communicate to the winners via email. The winners shall reply to the email and acknowledge the acceptance of the prize within 15 days of receiving the email. If the prize is unclaimed after this time, it will lapse, and Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to offer the unclaimed prize to a substitute winner selected in accordance with these rules.
6. Contest Prize:
a) The winner of the Contest will get an EQS 580 (“Vehicle”) along with wall box charger required for the Vehicle for a period of one year. The one-year period commences from the date of handing over the vehicle to the winner.
b) The winner shall be solely responsible for making all required arrangements for charger Installation including enhancement of electricity load etc from the Electricity Distribution Company. The cost of installation of charger shall be borne by the MBIL. Any changes/ modifications or permissions required shall be borne by the winner.
c) Acceptance of prize shall be at the sole liability of the winner.
d) The Vehicle will be made available by the Mercedes-Benz in the resident state of the winner.
e) The Vehicle will be comprehensively insured and registered at the winner's location.
f) A MoU regarding usage of the Vehicle will be executed between Mercedes-Benz and the Winner.
g) The winner needs to make themselves available for collection of the Vehicle at venue and date duly decided by Mercedes-Benz (“Venue”) in due course. The cost of travel to the Venue for the winners shall be borne by winner.
h) Taxes deductible on above winning/prize, if any, will be borne by MB India.
7. Obligations of the winner:
a) The Vehicle will be owned by MB India and as such the winner shall use it prudently and with care.
b) The winner shall at all times not give the Vehicle to any third person for driving except its immediate family members i.e. spouse, daughter, son, who holds a valid driving license.
c) The winner shall ensure that winner or its immediate family members driving the Vehicle shall possess a valid driving license (while driving the vehicle) shall comply with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and any statutory amendments, modifications, re-enactments thereof and any other applicable law/s.
d) The Vehicle shall be parked in a protected / enclosed area to guard against vandalism or theft.
e) The Vehicle shall not be used for stunt driving / racing or in any way involving an element of risk or for any other illegal purpose.
f) The Vehicle shall not be driven under the influence of any kind of alcohol, intoxication, consumption of drugs etc.
g) The winner undertakes to comply with all the rules, regulations, statues, notifications, speed limits of various roads, highways, during possession and use of the Vehicle.
h) Electricity Consumption Charges during the period of one year shall be borne by the winner.
i) In case of any accident or damage while the Vehicle is in the possession of the winner, Mercedes-Benz shall be immediately intimated about the same. The Winner shall be liable to pay Mercedes-Benz for cost of any damage not covered by the insurance policy.
j) The Winner shall be solely liable and responsible for payment of fines, penalties and levied for violation of Traffic Laws.
k) The Winner shall take the Vehicle to the nearest authorized dealer workshop for any service measure / recall if announced on the Vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
l) Mercedes-Benz is not obliged to provide an alternate vehicle during the time the Vehicle is in the workshop for any reason.
m) The Winner shall return the Vehicle immediately upon completion of 1 year from the date of handover .
n) Winner shall provide his PAN to MB India for Tax reporting, if any.
8. Rights of Mercedes-Benz:
a) MBIPL reserves absolute right to call the Vehicle back at any time without any prior notice if the Vehicle is misused or poorly handled or if in the opinion of Mercedes-Benz, the rules and regulations under the Motor Vehicles Act have not been complied with
b) Mercedes-Benz may inspect the Vehicle from time to time after giving the Winner a reasonable advance notice.
9. Intellectual Property:
a) The winner shall not claim any intellectual Property right violation over the content, views and / or ideas shared or posted in regard to the Contest on the social media.
b) Any publicity or use of photographs or MBIPL’s registered trademark is strictly prohibited, unless, previously approved in writing by Mercedes-Benz.
10. Consent to Data:
a) Participants hereby acknowledge that their personal data including but not being limited to name, contact details, address, identity proof documents etc. will be obtained as a part of the Contest and that they do not have an objection to the said capturing of personal data. Participants hereby grant Mercedes-Benz the right to use their personal data as mentioned above, as would be required for the purpose of this Contest.
b) Winner is aware that their images/videos may be captured as a part of the Contest, and they do not have an objection to the said capturing of images/videos. They hereby grant Mercedes-Benz the right to use and / or share the images and videos with their event partners for any promotional purpose related to the Contest.
11. Indemnity:
a) In consideration of the winner being permitted to use the Vehicle, the said the winner shall indemnify and keep Mercedes-Benz indemnified and harmless for and against all liabilities, whatsoever, including criminal liability arising out of any accident or damage, which may occur to Mercedes-Benz or to any other third party towards any payment which may become payable under / pursuant to the said accident or otherwise and against all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, cost and expenses, whatsoever, in relation thereto or arising out of the use of the Vehicle by the winner.
b) Moreover, the winner shall indemnify and keep indemnified Mercedes-Benz, its officers, directors, employees, authorised Franchise Partners and dealer(s), Event Management Company or any of its agency against any lien, suit, cause of action, claim, demand or liability that would otherwise incur, arising from such loss, damage or injury pursuant to the party’s participation during the test drive.
c) Further, Mercedes-Benz, its officers, directors, employees, its Authorised Franchise Partners and Dealer(s), Event Management Company or any of its agency shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury or illness whether direct, indirect or consequential of whatsoever nature and howsoever caused, suffered by the winner (to his person or property) or to the person accompanying him/her, as a result directly or indirectly, of attending the event and/or participating in the activities, including but not limited to health problems, medical expenses, accidental death or disability, high jacking, baggage loss, loss of cash or other belongings or travel documents, whilst on journey or otherwise, during the use of the Vehicle.
12. Jurisdiction:
a) Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Contest shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts at Pune only.
13. Force Majeure:
b) Mercedes-Benz may be due to any Force Majeure event suspend, postpone or cancel the contest particularly the face of challenge and the contestants will not be entitled to claim any compensation, costs for such postponement, suspension or cancellation.
Company Information
Mercedes-Benz India Private Limited
Corporate Identification Number: U34102PN1994PTC083160
Registered Address: E-3, MIDC Chakan,Phase III Chakan Indl. Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Taluka: Khed, Chakan, Maharashtra, India, 410501
Customer Connect Contact Number: 0008000501888 and Email ID: cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
Composition of the Board
Mr. Santosh Gopal Iyer - Managing Director & CEO
Mr. Emrah Ozer - Executive Director & CFO
Mr. Vyankatesh Vijay Kulkarni - Executive Director - Operations
Composition of the CSR Committee
Mr. Santosh Gopal Iyer - Chairman
Mr. Emrah Ozer - Member
Mr. Vyankatesh Vijay Kulkarni - Member
Disclosure on the functioning of Seatbelts and Airbags.
A. Disclaimer
i. This document serves as a general overview of the functioning of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) of Mercedes- Benz E Class Sedan (Vehicle) and gives important information with respect to the deployment/triggering of airbags. The overview and the information contained in this document, however, should not be construed as any definitive guide regarding triggering of the SRS as variety of factors influence the functioning of SRS.
ii. We strongly recommend that the potential/ existing customer(s) of the Vehicle should review and understand the information regarding SRS system (including airbags) and other Vehicle functions, including their respective limitations as enumerated in this document. Further, we urge our potential customers to carry out the necessary due diligence on the technicalities of the subject Mercedes- Benz Vehicle before purchasing the Vehicle and our existing customers while using the Vehicle.
B. General Overview of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Vehicle
The purpose of this document is to make you familiar as a customer or potential customer with the general functioning and operation of the Vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including seatbelts, airbags and the passenger safety in a Vehicle.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS): The Vehicle’s restraint system is a collection of safety features to protect occupants in critical driving situation and also in the event of a collision. The primary goal of these features is to protect the passengers inside the Vehicle, thereby reducing the risk of severe injury. The Vehicle’s restraint system comprises of seatbelts, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and airbags. Below is a detailed overview of the components and functions of the Vehicle’s restraint system.
i. Seatbelt: The Primary Restraint System in a passenger Vehicle is the seatbelt which is provided for each seating position in the Vehicle. Each seatbelt is equipped with a mechanical locking system, which is designed to lock-up during driving situations that lead to rapid web spool out, longitudinal or lateral accelerations upon the Vehicle and elevated Vehicle tilt, so as to properly restrain the occupant in the seat during a potentially critical driving event.
Note: The owner’s manual of the Vehicle recommends the use of the seatbelt at all times, as it is the primary safety device in the Vehicle. It is also mandated by law (The Motors Vehicles Act, 1988 and the relevant rules framed thereunder) to wear seat belt (for both front and rear passengers) at all times while the Vehicle is in use.
ii. Emergency tensioning devices (ETD): The Vehicles are also equipped with belt tensioners (Emergency Tensioning Devices – ETDs) at both front seats as well as the rear outer seats. The primary function of ETD is to eliminate belt-slack arising, for example, from careless fastening or from bulky clothing while the occupant is seated. This will ensure that the occupant is appropriately restrained in the seating position in the early phase of the incident with the Vehicle. When activated, the ETD will tighten the seatbelt by retracting the seatbelt. Please note that the ETD is not designed to pull an occupant back or down into his or her seat. The function of ETD is only to remove excessive slackness in the seatbelt, if any. After a severe crash an increased slack can be noticed, which is caused by the belt’s load limiter which reduces forces acting on the occupant’s chest.
iii. Airbags: Depending on the Vehicle model and configuration, the Vehicles are equipped with different airbags which may include two front airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, two side airbags for the front passengers and window curtain airbags on both sides for rear and front passengers, etc. Please refer to the technical specifications of your Vehicle for exact number and type of airbags fitted in the Vehicle.
Crash Tests: The Vehicle is successfully crash tested and certified as per applicable automotive regulations / standards in India as per the following details -
Additionally, the Vehicle was crash tested in accordance with worldwide mandatory regulations & standards as well as Mercedes-Benz internal standards, exceeding the legal requirements.
C. Functioning of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
The functioning and effectiveness of the restraint system depends on the severity of the impact and the apparent type of accident and other influences like compatibility or deformability of the impacted object. The accident type may generally be categorized as follows: -
a) Frontal impact
b) Rear impact
c) Side impact
d) Rollover
The components of the restraint system work in a synchronized manner, or in tandem with each other. In certain accidents (which are not severe, because of low acting forces on the Vehicle causing only comparably low deceleration), the seatbelt itself with its locking mechanism provides sufficient protection for occupants who have their seat belts properly fastened. However, if the Vehicle detects a higher impact severity, the belt tensioners (ETDs) are activated.
i. The decision for the activation of the appropriate restraint component is variable and entirely depends on the impact characteristics and/or objects involved in the collision and also varies significantly depending on the resultant direction of the impact force. The SRS control unit in the Vehicle continually monitors and controls all the restraint system components. The Electronic sensors integrated in this control unit continually measure the acceleration and deceleration (i.e. the rate at which a Vehicle slows down rapidly) forces acting on the Vehicle in the longitudinal and lateral directions. The control unit is complemented by additional crash sensors at the front and sides of the Vehicle.
The placement of SRS system sensors in the Vehicle is represented below -
Note: Sensor placement shown above is illustrative and not to the scale.
ii. Also, the deformation characteristics or damage pattern (howsoever severe it may look to the naked eye) alone cannot indicate if the airbags should have deployed. During a crash/accident, the Vehicle may be deformed significantly without an airbag being deployed. This is the case if parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of Vehicle deceleration is relatively low. Conversely an airbag may be deployed even though the Vehicle suffers only minor deformation, if for example, very rigid and/or structural parts such as longitudinal members are hit, as this may result in sufficiently high level of Vehicle deceleration. Hence, factors which can only be seen after a collision has occurred cannot play a decisive role in airbag deployment nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment.
iii. The airbags are deployed, in a sophisticated manner to ensure its effectiveness in passenger safety. Thus, the deployment of airbags is determined by the distribution of forces during the collision, collision angle, deformation characteristics, the object of impact and its deformation or energy absorbing characteristics.
iv. The front airbags primarily have the function of preventing or mitigating driver’s head contact with the steering wheel and front passenger’s head contact with the dashboard. However, such a situation is only possible if high longitudinal impact forces act on the rigid structure of the Vehicle. Front airbags are not designed to deploy in situations such as rollovers, rear or side collisions, where it cannot provide any additional safety to the occupants.
v. Underride is a special kind of frontal impact situation where the vehicle slides under a larger vehicle like a truck or a trailer. In such collisions, rigid structures of the vehicle are not hit in the very beginning. This may lead to a low deceleration of the Vehicle and the seat belts in such cases generally provide sufficient restraining protection to the occupants. In case of an underride collision at a higher speed, the potential intrusion into the passenger compartment cannot be mitigated by airbags due to structural stiffness in the upper A-pillar region of the Vehicle.
vi. It is important to note that belt tensioners (ETD’s) or airbags are only activated if they can offer added protection over that of the seat belt. Belt tensioners or airbags can only be activated once, and the deployment decision is generally weighed by the SRS control unit / system installed in the Vehicle.
vii. During severe side impacts in the area of the Passenger Section with strong lateral deceleration, the side airbag(s) and window airbag(s) may be activated on the impacted side of the Vehicle. The primary purpose of deploying side airbag is to reduce the risk of severe injuries in the thorax region of a human body. The primary purpose of deploying window curtain airbag is to reduce the potential severe head injuries to the occupants. Side airbag(s) are not designed to deploy during frontal or rear collisions, because a side airbag would not provide an occupant with any added safety benefit during such impacts on account of the occupant kinematics/movements that result from such impacts.
viii. It is important to note that the Vehicle is designed to maintain the integrity of the occupant compartment/ Passenger Section, even in the event of an accident involving significant energy, depending on the impact scenario. This is limited to the accident severity as tested in the worldwide existing crash test standards. For Example, the Vehicle features a crumple zone, which absorbs, reduces, and redirects impact forces to protect the passenger compartment. This zone helps to manage and dissipate the energy of the collision, allowing the Vehicle’s frontal components to absorb impact energy and thereby prevent it from reaching the passenger compartment/ section. As a result, the occupant area/ Passenger Section remains more protected, even if the Vehicle's exterior sustains major visible damage. It is reiterated that visible Vehicle damage cannot and does not indicate that the SRS components must deploy.
The below picture exemplarily depicts Crumple Zones of the Vehicle.
ii. Also, the deformation characteristics or damage pattern (howsoever severe it may look to the naked eye) alone cannot indicate if the airbags should have deployed. During a crash/accident, the Vehicle may be deformed significantly without an airbag being deployed. This is the case if parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of Vehicle deceleration is relatively low. Conversely an airbag may be deployed even though the Vehicle suffers only minor deformation, if for example, very rigid and/or structural parts such as longitudinal members are hit, as this may result in sufficiently high level of Vehicle deceleration. Hence, factors which can only be seen after a collision has occurred cannot play a decisive role in airbag deployment nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment.
iii. The airbags are deployed, in a sophisticated manner to ensure its effectiveness in passenger safety. Thus, the deployment of airbags is determined by the distribution of forces during the collision, collision angle, deformation characteristics, the object of impact and its deformation or energy absorbing characteristics.
iv. The front airbags primarily have the function of preventing or mitigating driver’s head contact with the steering wheel and front passenger’s head contact with the dashboard. However, such a situation is only possible if high longitudinal impact forces act on the rigid structure of the Vehicle. Front airbags are not designed to deploy in situations such as rollovers, rear or side collisions, where it cannot provide any additional safety to the occupants.
v. Underride is a special kind of frontal impact situation where the vehicle slides under a larger vehicle like a truck or a trailer. In such collisions, rigid structures of the vehicle are not hit in the very beginning. This may lead to a low deceleration of the Vehicle and the seat belts in such cases generally provide sufficient restraining protection to the occupants. In case of an underride collision at a higher speed, the potential intrusion into the passenger compartment cannot be mitigated by airbags due to structural stiffness in the upper A-pillar region of the Vehicle.
vi. It is important to note that belt tensioners (ETD’s) or airbags are only activated if they can offer added protection over that of the seat belt. Belt tensioners or airbags can only be activated once, and the deployment decision is generally weighed by the SRS control unit / system installed in the Vehicle.
vii. During severe side impacts in the area of the Passenger Section with strong lateral deceleration, the side airbag(s) and window airbag(s) may be activated on the impacted side of the Vehicle. The primary purpose of deploying side airbag is to reduce the risk of severe injuries in the thorax region of a human body. The primary purpose of deploying window curtain airbag is to reduce the potential severe head injuries to the occupants. Side airbag(s) are not designed to deploy during frontal or rear collisions, because a side airbag would not provide an occupant with any added safety benefit during such impacts on account of the occupant kinematics/movements that result from such impacts.
viii. It is important to note that the Vehicle is designed to maintain the integrity of the occupant compartment/ Passenger Section, even in the event of an accident involving significant energy, depending on the impact scenario. This is limited to the accident severity as tested in the worldwide existing crash test standards. For Example, the Vehicle features a crumple zone, which absorbs, reduces, and redirects impact forces to protect the passenger compartment. This zone helps to manage and dissipate the energy of the collision, allowing the Vehicle’s frontal components to absorb impact energy and thereby prevent it from reaching the passenger compartment/ section. As a result, the occupant area/ Passenger Section remains more protected, even if the Vehicle's exterior sustains major visible damage. It is reiterated that visible Vehicle damage cannot and does not indicate that the SRS components must deploy.
The below picture exemplarily depicts Crumple Zones of the Vehicle.
Note: Markings in the picture are illustrative and not to the scale.
D. Important Points
i. Vehicles are carefully engineered to minimize the energy transferred to occupants during a collision, thereby reducing the risk of injury.
ii. It is important to note that there are numerous factors in an accident / collision as stated above which determine the potential impact energy of an accident through various sensors, SRS control unit / system and makes a dynamic decision regarding triggering of Supplemental Restraint System including airbags.
iii. Due to mass inertia, the movement of an occupant during an accident is always contrary to the impacting force. Depending on the direction of force and impact severity, only those restraint system components that may provide a protective effect related to the direction of movement of the occupant are deployed.
iv. The deformation characteristics, the impact speed or damage pattern alone do not determine whether airbags will deploy. This is because the crumple zone is designed to absorb, reduce, and redirect impact forces. If these forces are adequately absorbed and managed by the crumple zone, there may be no need for the airbags to deploy.
v. The seat belt is the Primary Restraint System in the Vehicle, and it is necessary to wear the seatbelts for all the occupants in the Vehicle (both front and rear seat occupants). SRS can provide best possible protection only if safety belts are worn appropriately by the occupants. It is also mandated by law to wear the seatbelt (both for front and rear passengers) when the Vehicle is in use.
vi. The airbag serves ONLY as a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Airbag deployment is a controlled mechanism as it’s unnecessary deployment can cause serious injuries to the occupant.
vii. Please note that any impact will expose Vehicle occupants to high forces. It is also important to note that no system available today can eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the Vehicle from outside. It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury to the occupant/s caused by airbag deployment.
viii. Please also read the Owner’s Manual of the Vehicle carefully which may additionally include information about Vehicle specific details.
ix. Please also refer to 'Hazards' and 'Safety' instructions and warnings regarding seat belts and airbags in the manual including the instructions on how to properly sit in the Vehicle enabling the restraint system to work as designed.
x. Please pay special attention towards Child Restraint System’s functioning and operating instructions in the owner’s manual to ensure safety of the child while seated in the Vehicle.
xi. For any further assistance please reach out to our Customer Services team.
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
Registered Office: E-3, MIDC Chakan – Phase III,
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Tal: Khed,
Pune - 410 501
(CIN: U34102PN1994PTC083160)
www.mercedes-benz.co.in
Email: cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
D. Important Points
i. Vehicles are carefully engineered to minimize the energy transferred to occupants during a collision, thereby reducing the risk of injury.
ii. It is important to note that there are numerous factors in an accident / collision as stated above which determine the potential impact energy of an accident through various sensors, SRS control unit / system and makes a dynamic decision regarding triggering of Supplemental Restraint System including airbags.
iii. Due to mass inertia, the movement of an occupant during an accident is always contrary to the impacting force. Depending on the direction of force and impact severity, only those restraint system components that may provide a protective effect related to the direction of movement of the occupant are deployed.
iv. The deformation characteristics, the impact speed or damage pattern alone do not determine whether airbags will deploy. This is because the crumple zone is designed to absorb, reduce, and redirect impact forces. If these forces are adequately absorbed and managed by the crumple zone, there may be no need for the airbags to deploy.
v. The seat belt is the Primary Restraint System in the Vehicle, and it is necessary to wear the seatbelts for all the occupants in the Vehicle (both front and rear seat occupants). SRS can provide best possible protection only if safety belts are worn appropriately by the occupants. It is also mandated by law to wear the seatbelt (both for front and rear passengers) when the Vehicle is in use.
vi. The airbag serves ONLY as a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Airbag deployment is a controlled mechanism as it’s unnecessary deployment can cause serious injuries to the occupant.
vii. Please note that any impact will expose Vehicle occupants to high forces. It is also important to note that no system available today can eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag generally do not protect against objects penetrating the Vehicle from outside. It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury to the occupant/s caused by airbag deployment.
viii. Please also read the Owner’s Manual of the Vehicle carefully which may additionally include information about Vehicle specific details.
ix. Please also refer to 'Hazards’ and 'Safety’ instructions and warnings regarding seat belts and airbags in the manual including the instructions on how to properly sit in the Vehicle enabling the restraint system to work as designed.
x. Please pay special attention towards Child Restraint System’s functioning and operating instructions in the owner’s manual to ensure safety of the child while seated in the Vehicle.
xi. For any further assistance please reach out to our Customer Services team.
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
Registered Office: E-3, MIDC Chakan – Phase III,
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Tal: Khed,
Pune - 410 501
(CIN: U34102PN1994PTC083160)
www.mercedes-benz.co.in
Email: cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
Dear Customer,
We are pleased to welcome you to the Mercedes-Benz family!
As you step into your new Mercedes-Benz car and start enjoying your ride, we feel it is important tomake you aware of some of the important safety features covering Secondary Restraint System (SRS)and airbags. For your information, we are attaching a declaration that will provide you with a generaloverview of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) which gives important information with respectto the deployment/triggering of airbags.
We therefore urge you to go through the attached information declaration carefully and keep it withyour Owner’s manual.
For any further information/ clarification, our Customer Services team will be happy to assist atcs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com.
Sincerely,
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
Registered Office: E-3, MIDC Chakan – Phase III,
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Tal: Khed,
Pune - 410 501.
(CIN: U34102PN1994PTC083160)
www.mercedes-benz.co.in
Email: cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
Disclosure on the functioning of Seatbelts and Airbags.
A. Disclaimer
i. This document serves as a general overview of the functioning of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in Mercedes-BenzVehicles (Vehicle) and gives important information with respect to the deployment/triggering of airbags. The overview and theinformation contained in this document, however, should not be construed as any definitive guide regarding triggering of theSRS as variety of factors influence the functioning of SRS.
ii. We strongly recommend that the potential/ existing customer(s) of the Vehicle should review and understand the informationregarding SRS system (including airbags) and other Vehicle functions, including their respective limitations as enumerated inthis document. Further, we urge our potential customers to carry out the necessary due diligence on the technicalities of thesubject Mercedes-Benz Vehicle before purchasing the Vehicle and our existing customers while using the Vehicle.
B. General Overview of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in the Vehicle
The purpose of this document is to make you familiar as a customer or potential customer with the general functioning and operationof the Vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) including seatbelts, airbags and the passenger safety in a Vehicle.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS): The Vehicle’s restraint system is a collection of safety features to protect occupants incritical driving situation and also in the event of a collision. The primary goal of these features is to protect the passengers inside theVehicle, thereby reducing the risk of severe injury. The Vehicle’s restraint system comprises of seatbelts, Emergency TensioningDevices (ETDs) and airbags. Below is a detailed overview of the components and functions of the Vehicle’s restraint system.
i. Seatbelt: The Primary Restraint System in a passenger Vehicle is the seatbelt which is provided for each seating position inthe Vehicle. Each seatbelt is equipped with a mechanical locking system, which is designed to lock-up during driving situationsthat lead to rapid web spool out, longitudinal or lateral accelerations upon the Vehicle and elevated Vehicle tilt, so as toproperly restrain the occupant in the seat during a potentially critical driving event.
Note: The owner’s manual of the Vehicle recommends the use of the seatbelt at all times, as it is the primary safety device in theVehicle. It is also mandated by law (The Motors Vehicles Act, 1988 and the relevant rules framed thereunder) to wear seat belt(for both front and rear passengers) at all times while the Vehicle is in use.
ii. Emergency tensioning devices (ETD): The Mercedes-Benz Vehicles are also equipped with belt tensioners (EmergencyTensioning Devices – ETDs) at both front seats as well as the rear outer seats. The primary function of ETD is to eliminatebelt-slack arising, for example, from careless fastening or from bulky clothing while the occupant is seated. This will ensurethat the occupant is appropriately restrained in the seating position in the early phase of the incident with the Vehicle. Whenactivated, the ETD will tighten the seatbelt by retracting the seatbelt. Please note that the ETD is not designed to pull anoccupant back or down into his or her seat. The function of ETD is only to remove excessive slackness in the seatbelt, if any.After a severe crash an increased slack can be noticed, which is caused by the belt’s load limiter which reduces forces actingon the occupant’s chest.
iii. Airbags: Depending on the Vehicle model and configuration, the Vehicles are generally equipped with different airbags whichmay include two front airbags, a driver’s knee airbag, two side airbags for the front passengers and window curtain airbags onboth sides for rear and front passengers, etc. Please refer to the technical specifications of your Vehicle for exact number andtype of airbags fitted in the Vehicle.
Crash Tests: Mercedes-Benz Vehicles are successfully crash tested and certified as per applicable automotive regulations /standards in India. Additionally, the Vehicles are generally crash tested in accordance with worldwide mandatory regulations &standards as well as Mercedes-Benz internal standards, exceeding the legal requirements.
C. Functioning of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
The functioning and effectiveness of the restraint system depends on the severity of the impact and the apparent type of accidentand other influences like compatibility or deformability of the impacted object. The accident type may generally be categorized as follows:
a) Frontal impact
b) Rear impact
c) Side impact
d) Rollover
The components of the restraint system work in a synchronized manner, or in tandem with each other. In certain accidents (which arenot severe, because of low acting forces on the Vehicle causing only comparably low deceleration), the seatbelt itself with its lockingmechanism provides sufficient protection for occupants who have their seat belts properly fastened. However, if the Vehicle detectsa higher impact severity, the belt tensioners (ETDs) are activated.
i. The decision for the activation of the appropriate restraint component is variable and entirely depends on the impactcharacteristics and/or objects involved in the collision and also varies significantly depending on the resultant direction of theimpact force. The SRS control unit in the Vehicle continually monitors and controls all the restraint system components. TheElectronic sensors integrated in this control unit continually measure the acceleration and deceleration (i.e. the rate at which aVehicle slows down rapidly) forces acting on the Vehicle in the longitudinal and lateral directions. The control unit iscomplemented by additional crash sensors at the front and sides of the Vehicle.
ii. Also, the deformation characteristics or damage pattern (howsoever severe it may look to the naked eye) alone cannotindicate if the airbags should have deployed. During a crash/accident, the Vehicle may be deformed significantly without anairbag being deployed. This is the case if parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of Vehicledeceleration is relatively low. Conversely an airbag may be deployed even though the Vehicle suffers only minor deformation,if for example, very rigid and/or structural parts such as longitudinal members are hit, as this may result in sufficiently highlevel of Vehicle deceleration. Hence, factors which can only be seen after a collision has occurred cannot play a decisive rolein airbag deployment nor do they provide an indication of airbag deployment.
iii. The airbags are deployed, in a sophisticated manner to ensure its effectiveness in passenger safety. Thus, the deployment ofairbags is determined by the distribution of forces during the collision, collision angle, deformation characteristics, the objectof impact and its deformation or energy absorbing characteristics.
iv. The front airbags primarily have the function of preventing or mitigating driver’s head contact with the steering wheel andfront passenger’s head contact with the dashboard. However, such a situation is only possible if high longitudinal impactforces act on the rigid structure of the Vehicle. Front airbags are not designed to deploy in situations such as rollovers, rear orside collisions, where it cannot provide any additional safety to the occupants.
v. Underride is a special kind of frontal impact situation where the vehicle slides under a larger vehicle like a truck or a trailer. Insuch collisions, rigid structures of the vehicle are not hit in the very beginning. This may lead to a low deceleration of the Vehicle and the seat belts in such cases generally provide sufficient restraining protection to the occupants. In case of anunderride collision at a higher speed, the potential intrusion into the passenger compartment cannot be mitigated by airbagsdue to structural stiffness in the upper A-pillar region of the Vehicle.
vi. It is important to note that belt tensioners (ETD’s) or airbags are only activated if they can offer added protection over that ofthe seat belt. Belt tensioners or airbags can only be activated once, and the deployment decision is generally weighed by theSRS control unit / system installed in the Vehicle.
vii. During severe side impacts in the area of the Passenger Section with strong lateral deceleration, the side airbag(s) and windowairbag(s) may be activated on the impacted side of the Vehicle. The primary purpose of deploying side airbag is to reduce therisk of severe injuries in the thorax region of a human body. The primary purpose of deploying window curtain airbag is toreduce the potential severe head injuries to the occupants. Side airbag(s) are not designed to deploy during frontal or rearcollisions, because a side airbag would not provide an occupant with any added safety benefit during such impacts on accountof the occupant kinematics/movements that result from such impacts.
viii.It is important to note that the Vehicle is designed to maintain the integrity of the occupant compartment/ Passenger Section,even in the event of an accident involving significant energy, depending on the impact scenario. This is limited to the accidentseverity as tested in the worldwide existing crash test standards. For Example, the Vehicle features a crumple zone, whichabsorbs, reduces, and redirects impact forces to protect the passenger compartment. This zone helps to manage anddissipate the energy of the collision, allowing the Vehicle’s frontal components to absorb impact energy and thereby preventit from reaching the passenger compartment/ section. As a result, the occupant area/ Passenger Section remains moreprotected, even if the Vehicle's exterior sustains major visible damage. It is reiterated that visible Vehicle damage cannot anddoes not indicate that the SRS components must deploy.
D. Important Points
i. Vehicles are carefully engineered to minimize the energy transferred to occupants during a collision, thereby reducing therisk of injury.
ii. It is important to note that there are numerous factors in an accident / collision as stated above which determine the potentialimpact energy of an accident through various sensors, SRS control unit / system and makes a dynamic decision regardingtriggering of Supplemental Restraint System including airbags.
iii. Due to mass inertia, the movement of an occupant during an accident is always contrary to the impacting force. Depending onthe direction of force and impact severity, only those restraint system components that may provide a protective effectrelated to the direction of movement of the occupant are deployed.
iv. The deformation characteristics, the impact speed or damage pattern alone do not determine whether airbags will deploy.This is because the crumple zone is designed to absorb, reduce, and redirect impact forces. If these forces are adequatelyabsorbed and managed by the crumple zone, there may be no need for the airbags to deploy.
v. The seat belt is the Primary Restraint System in the Vehicle, and it is necessary to wear the seatbelts for all the occupants inthe Vehicle (both front and rear seat occupants). SRS can provide best possible protection only if safety belts are wornappropriately by the occupants. It is also mandated by law to wear the seatbelt (both for front and rear passengers) when theVehicle is in use.vi. The airbag serves ONLY as a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Airbag deployment is a controlled mechanism as it’sunnecessary deployment can cause serious injuries to the occupant.
vii. Please note that any impact will expose Vehicle occupants to high forces. It is also important to note that no system availabletoday can eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag generally do notprotect against objects penetrating the Vehicle from outside. It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury tothe occupant/s caused by airbag deployment.
viii.Please also read the Owner’s Manual of the Vehicle carefully which may additionallyinclude information about Vehiclespecific details.
ix. Please also refer to ‘Hazards’ and ‘Safety’ instructions and warnings regarding seat belts and airbags in the manual includingthe instructions on how to properly sit in the Vehicle enabling the restraint system to work as designed.
x. Please pay special attention towards Child Restraint System’s functioning and operating instructions in the owner’s manual toensure safety of the child while seated in the Vehicle.
xi. For any further assistance please reach out to our Customer Services team.
Mercedes-Benz India Pvt. Ltd.
Registered Office: E-3, MIDC Chakan – Phase III,
Chakan Industrial Area, Kuruli & Nighoje, Tal: Khed,
Pune - 410 501.
(CIN: U34102PN1994PTC083160)
www.mercedes-benz.co.in
Email: cs.ind@cac.mercedes-benz.com
