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Airbag system
second). The airbag releases a fine dust when it inflates. This is quite
normal and does not mean there is a fire in the vehicle.
WARNING (continued)
• Where sun blinds are fitted on the rear doors, these must not
obstruct or impair the airbags in any way.
Important safety notes on the head-
protection airbags
• If unsuitable accessories are installed near the head-protection
airbag, the protection afforded by the airbag can be seriously
impaired if the system is triggered. When the head-protection
airbag opens, parts of these accessories could be thrown into the
vehicle and injure passengers ⇒ page 277.
There are a number of safety points concerning the airbag
system which you should remember. This will help to
reduce the risk of injury in an accident.
• Any work involving the head-protection airbags, or removal
and installation of the airbag components for other repairs (such
as repairs to the roof liner), must always be performed by a quali-
fied workshop. Otherwise the airbag system may fail to work
properly.
WARNING
• It is important to ensure that the area around the openings for
the head-protection airbags remains unobstructed at all times, so
that the airbags can inflate properly if needed.
• The built-in coat hooks should only be used for lightweight
clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets. When using the coat hooks, do not hang the clothes on
coat hangers.
Applies to vehicles: with key-operated switch for front passenger's airbag
Deactivating the front passenger's
airbag via the key-operated switch
• The space between the passengers and the head-protection
airbags must never be occupied by children, other passengers or
pets. Passengers should never lean out or put a hand or arm out of
the window while the vehicle is in motion.
If an airbag has been deactivated, it should be reactivated
as soon as possible so that it can continue to give the
required protection.
• Do not move the sun visors out to cover the side windows if
there is anything attached to them (such as pens or a remote
control for the garage door). These objects could cause injury if the
head-protection airbag is triggered.
• The sensors for the airbags are located in the front doors. You
must therefore not make any modifications to the doors or door
trim (e.g. retrofitting loudspeakers), as this could impair the func-
tion of the side airbags. Any damage to the front doors could lead
to faults in the system. Repairs or any other work on the front
doors must therefore always be carried out by a qualified work-
shop.
Fig. 222 Key-operated
switch in glove box for
deactivating front
passenger's airbag
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