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Brief overview of most important points
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Information on the automatic functions of
the restraint system
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Purpose and function of the restraint sys‐
tem
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Seat belts 131
Airbags 132
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Brief overview of most important points
Basic information
IN PARTICULAR ENSURE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS TO ENABLE THE
COMPONENTS OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO UNFOLD THEIR PROTEC‐
TIVE POTENTIAL:
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Sit correctly (/page113).
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Fasten the seat belt correctly (/page114).
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Function of the ü seat belt warning lamp (/page117).
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Function of the rear seat belt status display (/page117).
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The 6 restraint system warning lamp has gone out after the self-test
(/page116).
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The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of
the front passenger airbag (/page118).
FOR CLEAR UNDERSTANDING
The chapter "Occupant safety" includes information on equipment, functions
and behaviours that contribute directly to safety of vehicle occupants.
THE INFORMATION IS STRUCTURED AS FOLLOWS:
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The most important information in brief: in this chapter, you are provi‐
ded with an overview of the relationship between the restraint system
and the correct behaviour of all vehicle occupants.
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Specific information: in further sections of the chapter "Occupant
safety", you can find specific information on the equipment and func‐
tions of the restraint system.
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Keyword search: You can also find specific topics using the search field
in the Digital Owner's Manual.
INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS, AMONG OTHERS, IS NOT
PROVIDED IN THE CHAPTER "OCCUPANT SAFETY":
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Children in the vehicle (/page134)
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Driving and driving safety systems (/page320)
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Stowage areas (/page202)
DEFINING GENERIC TERMS CLEARLY
IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL, THE FOLLOWING GENERIC TERMS ARE USED:
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Occupant safety: comprises the components and system functions
which help to minimise, as much as possible, the stresses on and conse‐
quences for vehicle occupants during an accident.
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Restraint system: comprises those components which, along with the
vehicle structure, help prevent vehicle occupants from potentially com‐
ing into contact with parts of the vehicle interior. The seat belts and
airbags, for example, are components of the restraint system.
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Child restraint system: you can find all information on this subject in
the chapter "Children in the vehicle" (/page134).
BE DILIGENT
For the components of the restraint system to provide the intended level of
protection, it is essential that your posture is correct and that the seat belt is
correctly fastened.
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Please bear in mind that carelessness regarding the seating position and put‐
ting on the seat belt may have serious consequences. Be diligent and make
sure that all vehicle occupants are sitting correctly and have fastened their
seat belts properly before starting every journey (/page113).
Information on the correct seat position
The seat position must be correct in order for the components of the restraint
system to provide the intended level of protection.
The seat position influences both the protection provided by the seat belt and
the additional protection provided by the airbag.
A correct seat position in which the seat is nearly perfectly upright and a
correctly fastened seat belt reduce the risks posed by the airbag when it is
deployed.
Keep in mind space considerations when choosing a seat. With the seat in the
correct, nearly upright position, your head should not touch the roof.
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WARNING
Risk of injury‑ or death due to an incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position, the airbag cannot provide
its intended protective function.
Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the following.
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Put the seat in the correct position.
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Fasten seat belts correctly.
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Observe the following information.
IN ORDER FOR THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED
LEVEL OF PROTECTION, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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Before starting your journey, adjust your seat correctly (/page185).
When doing so, make sure you are able to fasten your seat belt correctly.
The shoulder belt strap must be routed forward from the seat belt outlet
over the centre of your shoulder.
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Keep your distance from the airbags, especially the front airbags. Set
the driver's seat and front passenger seat as far back as possible while
making sure the seat belt is fastened correctly.
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If persons are sitting on the rear seats, vehicle occupants should main‐
tain an sufficient distance to the parts of the vehicle interior in front of
them.
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Make sure there are no people, animals or objects between the vehicle
occupants and an airbag.
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If you are the driver, observe the following information on the correct
position of the driver's seat (/page185).
Only hold the steering wheel by the steering wheel rim. This allows the
driver's airbag to fully deploy.
During pregnancy in particular, it is important to ensure the greatest
possible distance from the steering wheel due to the change in stature
and the unborn child.
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Assume a nearly upright sitting posture, with your buttocks positioned as
far back as possible in the gap between the seat cushion and the seat
backrest.
Your back must lie as flatly and as firmly as possible against the seat
backrest.
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While driving, do not lean forward and do not lean against the door
or side window. You may otherwise be in the deployment area of the
airbags.
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Sit with their feet resting on the floor, if possible. Your thighs are suppor‐
ted slightly by the seat cushion.
Do not put your feet on the cockpit, for example. Your feet may other‐
wise be in the deployment area of the airbag.
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Fasten seat belts correctly (/page114).
Notes on wearing the seat belt correctly
Always fasten your seat belt correctly before starting a journey. A seat belt can
only provide the best level of protection if it is worn correctly.
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to incorrectly fastened seat belt
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot perform its intended
protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuries,
for example, in the event of an accident or when braking or changing
direction suddenly.
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Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts
fastened correctly and are sitting properly.
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death when additional restraint systems are not
used for persons with a smaller stature
Persons under 1.50 m tall cannot wear the seat belt correctly without a
suitable additional restraint system.
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Always secure persons under 1.50 m tall in a suitable restraint
system.
Observe the following information on the correct seat position and posture
(/page113).
EACH VEHICLE OCCUPANT MUST OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING NOTES IN
PARTICULAR:
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The seat belt must not be twisted.
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The shoulder belt strap must be routed forward from the seat belt outlet
over the centre of your shoulder.
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The shoulder belt strap should neither touch your neck nor be routed
under your arm or behind your back.
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The lap belt must be routed as low down across the hips as possible.
In addition, push the lap belt down as far as possible across your hips
and pull tight with the shoulder belt strap. Never route the lap belt
across your abdomen.
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After being tightened, the shoulder belt strap and lap belt must fit snugly
against the body.
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Particularly during pregnancy, the instructions for wearing the seat belt
correctly must be followed consistently due to the change in stature and
the unborn child (/page115).
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Avoid wearing bulky clothing, e.g. a winter coat.
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Never route the seat belt across sharp, pointed, abrasive or fragile
objects.
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Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.
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Never secure objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used
by one of the vehicle's occupants.
Also ensure that no objects, e.g. a cushion, are ever placed between a
person and the seat.
If you are driving with a child in the vehicle, observe the information in the
chapter "Children in the vehicle" (/page134).
Observe the instructions for loading the vehicle when securing objects, lug‐
gage or loads (/page202).
Wearing a seat belt during pregnancy
BE DILIGENT
PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS DUR‐
ING PREGNANCY DUE TO THE CHANGE IN STATURE AND THE UNBORN
CHILD:
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Correct sitting position and posture
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Wearing the seat belt correctly
The correct sitting position with a nearly upright sitting posture and a correctly
fastened seat belt reduce the risks for the mother and unborn child in the
event of an accident.
Particularly during pregnancy, due to the change in stature and the unborn
child, maintain as much distance as possible between your abdomen (baby
bump) and the steering wheel.
If it is not possible to maintain a sufficient distance to the steering wheel
whilst simultaneously ensuring safe operation of the vehicle, another person
should drive the vehicle.
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Mercedes-Benz recommends that you seek professional advice,
e.g. from a doctor, about the possible risks involved in driving in
a vehicle when pregnant.
WEARING THE SEAT BELT
PARTICULARLY DURING PREGNANCY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING NOTES:
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Push the lap belt down as far as possible across your hips and pull
tight with the shoulder belt strap. Never route the lap belt across your
abdomen (baby bump).
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The shoulder strap should run along the side of the abdomen (baby
bump).
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Never position any objects between the person and the seat belt, not
even cushions for example.
Fastening and adjusting seat belts
If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the seat belt retractor locks. The
seat belt strap cannot be pulled out any further.
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Always engage seat belt tongue 1 of the seat belt into seat belt buckle
2 of the corresponding seat.
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To adjust the seat belt height: press button 3 on the seat belt outlet
and slide the seat belt outlet to the desired position.
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To engage the seat belt outlet: release button 3 and ensure that the
seat belt outlet engages.
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NOTE
Deployment of components of the restraint system when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied and a seat belt is buckled
When the front passenger seat is unoccupied and the seat belt tongue
of the seat belt is engaged in the seat belt buckle, components of the
restraint system may deploy unnecessarily on the front passenger side,
e.g. the seat belt tensioner.
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Only buckle the seat belts as intended.
Left and right rear seat:
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NOTE
Deployment of the seat belt tensioner due to a seatbelt that is
buckled when a rear seat is unoccupied
If the seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the unoccu‐
pied rear seat, the seat belt tensioner may also deploy in the event of
an accident along with other systems.
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Only buckle the seat belts as intended.
Function of the restraint system warning lamp
When the vehicle is switched on, a self-test is performed, during which the
6 restraint system warning lamp lights up. It goes out no later than a few
seconds after the vehicle is started. The components of the restraint system
are then functional.
A MALFUNCTION HAS OCCURRED IN THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF:
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the restraint system warning lamp 6 does not light up or is lit contin‐
uously when the vehicle is switched on
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the restraint system warning lamp 6 lights up continuously or repeat‐
edly during a journey
If components of the restraint system have been deployed, the 6 restraint
system warning lamp lights up continuously.
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WARNING
Risk of injury due to malfunctions in the restraint system
Components in the restraint system may be activated unintentionally or
not deploy as intended in an accident.
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Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the restraint system is malfunctioning, the automatic high-voltage emer‐
gency shut-off may not function.
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DANGER
Risk of fatal injury due to malfunctioning automatic high-voltage
emergency shutoff
In the event of an accident, the high-voltage on-board electrical system
may not be deactivated as intended.
You may receive an electric shock if you touch the damaged compo‐
nents of the high-voltage on-board electrical system.
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Have the automatic high-voltage emergency shutoff checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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After an accident, switch off the vehicle immediately.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop.
Function of the seat belt warning lamp
The ü seat belt warning lamp on the driver display is a reminder that the
driver and/or front passenger are not wearing their seat belts.
All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts correctly (/page114).
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
When the driver and the front passenger fasten their seat belts, the seat belt
warning goes out.
Function of the rear seat belt status display
The rear seat belt status display is only available for certain countries.
The colour of the symbol is intended to help you quickly identify the status of
the rear seat belt.
The rear seat belt status display in the driver display is a reminder that all
vehicle occupants must wear their seat belts correctly.
Every time the vehicle is switched on, the rear seat belt status display informs
you for a certain amount of time which rear seat belt is not fastened.
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POSSIBLE COLOUR OF THE SYMBOL:
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Grey: the rear seat belt is not fastened.
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Green: the seat belt tongue of a rear seat belt is engaged in the seat belt
buckle of the displayed seat.
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Red: the person in the rear seat has unfastened their seatbelt.
If a vehicle occupant unfastens a seat belt in the rear while the vehicle is
motion, the rear seat belt status display reappears.
In addition, a warning tone may sound.
Function of the PASSENGER AIR BAG indica‐
tor lamps (front passenger airbag)
Vehicles without automatic front passenger airbag shutoff have a special
sticker affixed to the side of the cockpit on the front passenger side
(/page139). Indicator lamps PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF have no
function in this case and are not an indication of automatic front passenger
airbag deactivation.
On vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag deactivation, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the status of the front passenger
airbag.
If the front passenger seat is occupied or a child restraint system is installed
on it, make sure both before and during the journey that the status of the front
passenger airbag is correct for the situation.
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WARNING
Risk of potentially fatal injuries due to objects trapped under the
front passenger seat
Objects trapped under the front passenger seat may interfere with the
function of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff or damage the
system.
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Do not stow any objects under the front passenger seat.
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When the front passenger seat is occupied, ensure that no
objects have become trapped beneath the front passenger
seat.
Self-test: when the vehicle is switched on, both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON
and OFF indicator lamps light up simultaneously for several seconds.
AFTER THE SELF-TEST, YOU CAN DETERMINE THE STATUS OF THE FRONT
PASSENGER AIRBAG AS FOLLOWS:
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Front passenger airbag disabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up
continuously.
The front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an
accident. If PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may use the front
passenger seat.
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If a rearward-facing child restraint system is fitted on the front passenger
seat, PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF must be lit continuously.
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Front passenger airbag enabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for
up to 60seconds or until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF
indicator lamps go out.
The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident. If the
front passenger airbag is in this status, no rearward-facing child restraint
system may be fitted on the front passenger seat.
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If you are driving with a child in the vehicle, observe the informa‐
tion in the chapter "Children in the vehicle" (/page134).
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to a disabled front passenger airbag
The front passenger airbag is disabled when the PASSENGER AIR BAG
OFF indicator lamp is lit.
A person in the front passenger seat could then, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle interior, especially if the person is sitting too
close to the cockpit.
IF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, ALWAYS ENSURE
THAT:
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the classification of the person in the front passenger seat is
correct and the front passenger airbag is enabled or disabled in
accordance with the person in the front passenger seat.
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the front passenger seat has been moved as far back as possible.
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the person is seated correctly.
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Both before and during the journey, ensure that the status of
the front passenger airbag is correct.
MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTI‐
VATION
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp and the 6 restraint system
warning lamp light up simultaneously.
In this case, no one may use the front passenger seat and no child restraint
system may be fitted on the front passenger seat.
Have the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Disabling or enabling the front passenger air‐
bag
The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff can disable or enable the front
passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag according to the situation.
This happens automatically as a result of the classification of the person or
child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
You cannot manually disable or enable the front passenger airbag.
Information on the child restraint system
When fitting a child restraint system, observe the notes in "Children in the
vehicle" (/page134).
NOTES ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER
SEAT
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WARNING
Risk of injury or fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag is ena‐
bled
If the front passenger airbag is enabled, a child on the front passenger
seat may be struck by the front passenger airbag during an accident.
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NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint system on a seat
protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SERI‐
OUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
Also pay particular attention to the notes on rearward-facing or forward-facing
child restraint systems on the front passenger seat (/page140).
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Information on the automatic functions of the restraint system
Function of the automatic front passenger
airbag deactivation
A PERSON ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MUST OBSERVE THE FOL‐
LOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
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Sit correctly (/page113).
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Fasten seat belts correctly (/page114).
The automatic front passenger airbag shutoff can disable or enable the front
passenger airbag and front passenger knee airbag according to the situation.
IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATION, THE SIDE AIRBAG AND THE SEAT BELT
TENSIONER ARE DISABLED:
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The automatic front passenger airbag deactivation has not categorised
the person in the front passenger seat as an adult or a person of corre‐
sponding stature
and
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The seat belt tongue is not inserted into the seat belt buckle on the front
passenger seat
MAKE SURE YOU OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
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The status of the front passenger airbag, see "Function of the
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps"(/page118).
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When fitting a child restraint system to the front passenger seat, observe
the vehicle-specific information (/page140).
STATUS OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IN RELATION TO THE STAT‐
URE OF THE PERSON:
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Front passenger airbag disabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up
continuously.
The front passenger airbag will not be deployed in the event of an
accident. If PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF is lit, no one may use the front
passenger seat.
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Front passenger airbag enabled: PASSENGER AIR BAG ON lights up for
up to 60seconds or until both the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON and OFF
indicator lamps go out.
The front passenger airbag may be deployed during an accident. Observe
the following information on the correct seat position (/page113).
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Vehicles with rear seats: a person of smaller stature should use a rear
seat.
SYSTEM LIMITS
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY BE DISABLED BY MISTAKE, E.G. IN
THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS:
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The front passenger transfers their weight by supporting themselves on
a vehicle armrest.
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The front passenger sits in such a way that they unload the seat surface.
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NOTE
Deployment of components of the restraint system when the front
passenger seat is unoccupied
IN AN ACCIDENT, THE COMPONENTS OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
MAY DEPLOY UNNECESSARILY ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IF:
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There are heavy objects on the front passenger seat.
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The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the
front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
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Stow objects in a suitable place.
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Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.
Depending on the detected accident situation, the window airbag on the front
passenger side may deploy. The airbag is deployed regardless of whether the
front passenger seat is occupied.
Function of PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
PRE-SAFE
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is able to detect certain critical driving situations and implement
pre-emptive measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
PRE-SAFE
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CAN IMPLEMENT THE FOLLOWING MEASURES INDEPEND‐
ENTLY OF EACH OTHER:
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tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat and front passenger seat.
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closing the side windows.
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Vehicles with sliding sunroof: closing the sliding sunroof.
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Vehicles with memory function: moving the front passenger seat to a
more favourable seat position.
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Vehicles with multicontour seat: increasing the lateral support by
inflating the seat side bolsters of the seat backrest.
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PRE-SAFE
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Sound: provided that the multimedia system is switched on,
generating a brief noise signal to stimulate the innate protective mecha‐
nism of a person's hearing.
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NOTE
Damage caused by objects in the footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat position may result in damage to
the seat and/or the object.
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Stow objects in a suitable place.
You can watch an animation on this topic via the following link:
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Reversing the PRE-SAFE
®
system measures
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive measures that were taken are
reversed.
You will need to perform certain settings yourself.
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If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced, move the seat backrest
slightly backwards.
The seat belt pre-tensioning releases.
Seat belt adjustment function
Vehicles with PRE-SAFE
®
: After you have fastened the seat belt of the front
seat, it may adjust itself against your body by pulling at the shoulder until
somewhat tight. Do not hold the seat belt tightly while it is adjusting.
You can activate and deactivate the seat belt adjustment function using the
multimedia system (/page123).
Activating/deactivating seat belt adjustment
via the multimedia system
Multimedia system:
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©
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Settings
5
Vehicle
5
Occupant protection
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Activate or deactivate Belt adjustment.
Overview of the automatic measures after an
accident
DEPENDING ON THE TYPE AND SEVERITY OF THE ACCIDENT, AND
DEPENDING ON THE VEHICLE'S EQUIPMENT, THE FOLLOWING MEASURES
CAN BE IMPLEMENTED, FOR EXAMPLE:
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automatic braking (post-collision brake) (/page123)
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activating the hazard warning lights
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triggering an automatic emergency call (/page59)
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Shutting off the drive system and high-voltage on-board electrical sys‐
tem
To start the vehicle again, switch the vehicle off and back on
(/page261). Depending on the type and severity of the accident, the
vehicle might no longer start.
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unlocking the vehicle doors
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lowering the side windows
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displaying the emergency guide on the central display (/page516)
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switching on the interior lighting
Function of the post-collision brake after an
accident
Depending on the accident situation, the post-collision brake can minimise the
severity of a further collision or even avoid it.
If an accident is detected, the post-collision brake can initiate automatic brak‐
ing. When the vehicle has come to a standstill, the electric parking brake is
automatically applied.
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THE DRIVER CAN CANCEL AUTOMATIC BRAKING BY TAKING THE FOLLOW‐
ING ACTIONS:
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braking more strongly than automatic braking
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fully depressing the accelerator pedal with force
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Purpose and function of the restraint system
Overview of deployment situations (restraint
system)
IN PARTICULAR ENSURE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS TO ENABLE THE
COMPONENTS OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO UNFOLD THEIR PROTEC‐
TIVE POTENTIAL:
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Sit correctly (/page113).
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Fasten seat belts correctly (/page114).
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Function of the seat belt warning lamp (/page117).
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Function of the rear seat belt status display (/page117).
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The 6 restraint system warning lamp does not light up after the
self-check (/page116).
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The PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps display the correct status of
the front passenger airbag (/page118).
DEPENDING ON THE DETECTED DEPLOYMENT SITUATION, THE COMPO‐
NENTS OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN BE ACTIVATED OR DEPLOYED
INDEPENDENTLY OF EACH OTHER:
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Seat belt tensioner: frontal impact, rear impact, side impact, rollover
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Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag: frontal impact
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Knee airbag: frontal impact
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Side airbag: side impact
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Window airbag: side impact, rollover, frontal impact
The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG (/page132)
symbol.
Observe the information on how the restraint system works (/page125).
Information on how the restraint system
works
The function of the restraint system depends on the severity of the impact
detected and the apparent type of accident.
For more information about types of accidents, see "Overview of deployment
situations" (/page125).
The activation thresholds for the components of the restraint system are
determined based on the evaluation of the sensor values measured at various
points in the vehicle. This process is pre-emptive in nature. The triggering of
the components of the restraint system must take place in good time at the
start of the impact.
Factors which can only be seen and measured after a collision has occurred
cannot play a decisive role in airbag deployment. They also do not provide an
indication of airbag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly without an airbag being deployed.
This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected
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and the rate of vehicle deceleration is not high. Conversely, an airbag may
be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformation. If, e.g.
very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal members are hit, this may result in
sufficiently high levels of vehicle deceleration.
Depending on the apparent type of accident and the detected deployment sit‐
uation, seat belt tensioners and/or airbags supplement the protection offered
by a correctly worn seat belt.
When enabled, an airbag can provide additional protection for the respective
vehicle occupant.
POTENTIAL PROTECTION PROVIDED BY EACH AIRBAG:
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Knee airbag: thighs, knees and lower legs
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Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag: head and ribcage
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Window airbag: head
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Side airbag: ribcage, also pelvis for front seat occupants
However, no system available today can completely eliminate injuries and
fatalities in every accident situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag gen‐
erally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
It is also not possible to completely rule out the risk of injury caused by the
airbag deploying.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop after an accident. Take this into account, particularly if a
seat belt tensioner has been triggered or an airbag deployed.
IF THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS ARE TRIGGERED OR AN AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED, YOU WILL HEAR A BANG, AND A SMALL AMOUNT OF FINE
POWDER MAY ALSO BE RELEASED:
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The bang will not generally affect your hearing.
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In general, the fine powder released is not hazardous to health but may
cause short-term breathing difficulties to persons suffering from asthma
or other respiratory problems.
Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle immediately or open the
window in order to prevent breathing difficulties.
Information on the limited protection provi‐
ded by the restraint system
RISK DUE TO THE INCORRECT BEHAVIOUR OF VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
EVERY VEHICLE OCCUPANT MUST MAKE SURE OF THE FOLLOWING IN
PARTICULAR:
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They observe the information on the correct seat position (/page113).
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Do not stow any heavy, pointed, sharp or fragile objects in the pockets of
clothing items. Stow such objects in a suitable place.
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to incorrect seat position
The seat belt will not offer the intended level of protection if you have
not moved the seat backrest to an almost vertical position.
In particular, you may slip under the seatbelt and injure yourself.
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Adjust the seat properly before beginning your journey.
#
Always ensure that the seat backrest is in an almost vertical
position and that the shoulder section of your seat belt is
routed across the centre of your shoulder.
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RISK DUE TO OBJECTS IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR
EVERY VEHICLE OCCUPANT MUST MAKE SURE OF THE FOLLOWING IN
PARTICULAR:
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They observe the information on the correct seat position (/page113).
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There are no objects between the seat, door and door pillar (B-pillar).
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There are no hard objects, e.g. clothes hangers, hanging on the grab
handles or coat hooks.
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Do not stow any heavy, pointed, sharp or fragile objects in the pockets of
clothing items. Stow such objects in a suitable place.
To secure objects, luggage or cargo, observe the instructions for loading the
vehicle (/page202).
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to blocked seat belt buckle or seat belt
anchorage
Objects next to the front seat that block the seat belt buckle or the
moving seat belt anchorage on the front seat impair the function of the
seat belt tensioners.
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Before starting the journey, make sure that there are no
objects around the seat belt buckle or between the front seat
and door.
&
WARNING
Risk of injury from objects in the deployment area of an airbag
Objects in the deployment area of an airbag can hinder or prevent the
correct deployment of the airbag.
The airbag may then deploy in an uncontrolled manner and may even
cause additional injuries to the vehicle occupants by deploying. This
may be the case in particular if the airbag is integrated into the seat.
#
Always stow and secure objects correctly.
#
Before commencing your journey, make sure that no objects
are stowed in the deployment area of an airbag.
The installation location of an airbag is identified by the symbol AIRBAG
(/page132).
RISK DUE TO FITTING ACCESSORIES
Do not attach accessories such as mobile navigation devices, mobile phones
or cup holders, within the deployment area of an airbag, e.g. on the cockpit, on
the door, on the side window or on the side trim.
In addition, no connecting cables, tensioning straps or retaining straps must
be routed or attached to the vehicle within the deployment area of an airbag.
Always comply with the accessory manufacturer's installation instructions and,
in particular, the notes on suitable places for installation.
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&
WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to unsuitable protective covers
Due to unsuitable protective covers, the airbags cannot protect vehicle
occupants as they are designed to do.
#
You should only use protective covers that have been
approved for the corresponding seat by Mercedes-Benz.
In addition, the function of the automatic front passenger airbag deactiva‐
tion could be restricted due to an unsuitable protective cover. If the front
passenger seat is occupied, ensure that the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps display the correct status of the front passenger airbag (/page118).
RISK DUE TO PETS IN THE VEHICLE INTERIOR
&
WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to animals left unsecured or unat‐
tended in the vehicle
If you leave animals in the vehicle unattended or unsecured, they could
press buttons or switches, for instance.
AN ANIMAL MAY:
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activate vehicle equipment and become trapped, for example
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switch systems on or off and endanger other road users
Unsecured animals may be thrown about the vehicle in the event of
an accident, or sudden steering and braking manoeuvres, and injure
vehicle occupants.
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Never leave animals unattended in the vehicle.
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Always correctly secure animals while driving, e.g. using a suit‐
able animal carrier.
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RISK DUE TO MODIFICATION, DAMAGE OR WEAR TO THE COMPONENTS
OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to modifications to the restraint system
Vehicle occupants may no longer be protected as intended if alterations
are made to the restraint system.
#
Never alter the parts of the restraint system.
#
Never tamper with the wiring or any electronic component
parts or their software.
If it is necessary to modify the vehicle to accommodate a person with disabili‐
ties, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use driving aids which have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
&
WARNING
Risk of injury or death due to damaged or modified seat belts
SEAT BELTS CANNOT PROVIDE PROTECTION IN THE FOLLOWING
SITUATIONS:
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the seat belt is damaged, has been modified, is extremely dirty,
bleached or dyed
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the seat belt buckle is damaged or extremely dirty
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modifications have been made to the seat belt tensioner, seat belt
anchorage or seat belt retractor
Seat belts may sustain non-visible damage in an accident, e.g. due to
glass splinters.
Modified or damaged seat belts could tear or fail in the event of an
accident, for example.
Modified seat belt tensioners could accidentally trigger or fail to func‐
tion as intended.
#
Never modify the seat belt system, for example the seat belt,
seat belt buckle, seat belt tensioner, seat belt anchorage and
seat belt retractor.
#
Make sure that the seat belts are undamaged, not worn and
clean.
#
Always have the seat belts checked immediately after an acci‐
dent at a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use seat belts which have been
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
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&
WARNING
Risk of injury due to modifications to the cover of an airbag
If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to
it, the airbag can no longer function as intended.
#
Never modify the cover of an airbag.
#
Do not attach any objects to the cover.
The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol
(/page132).
&
WARNING
Risk of injury due to malfunctioning sensors in the door
The function of the airbags can be impaired due to modifications or
incorrect work performed on the doors or door trim, or if the doors are
damaged.
#
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.
#
Always have work on the doors or door trim carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
RISK DUE TO COMPONENTS OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM WHICH HAVE
ALREADY BEEN DEPLOYED
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop after an accident.
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WARNING
Risk of burns from hot airbag components
The airbag parts are hot after an airbag has been deployed.
#
Do not touch the airbag parts.
#
Have a deployed airbag replaced at a qualified specialist work‐
shop as soon as possible.
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WARNING
Risk of injury due to deployed airbag
A deployed airbag no longer offers any protection.
#
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop in
order to have the deployed airbag replaced.
Have deployed airbags replaced immediately.
&
WARNING
Risk of injury or death from deployed pyrotechnic seat belt ten‐
sioners
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners that have been deployed are no longer
operational and are unable to perform their intended protective func‐
tion.
#
Therefore, have deployed pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners
immediately replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Seat belts
Releasing the seat belts
#
Press the release button in the seat belt buckle and guide the seat belt
back with the seat belt tongue.
*
NOTE
Damage caused by trapping the seat belt
If an unused seat belt is not fully retracted, it may become trapped in
the door or in the seat mechanism.
#
Always ensure that an unused seat belt is fully retracted.
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Airbags
Overview of airbags
1 Driver's knee airbag
2 Driver's airbag
3 Front passenger airbag
4 Front passenger knee airbag
5 Window airbag
6 Side airbag
The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol.
Observe the information in "Overview of deployment situations"
(/page125).
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