Occupant safety
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The components of the restraint system work in
Panic alarm
conjunction with each other. They can only offer
protection if all vehicle occupants always:
R have the seat belt correctly fastened
( Y page 47)
R have the seat and head restraint adjusted
properly ( Y page 104)
As the driver, you must also make sure that the
steering wheel is also adjusted properly.
Safety
Observe the information on the correct driver's
seat position ( Y page 104).
In addition, you must make sure that the airbags
can inflate properly if they are deployed
( Y page 49).
To activate: press the ! button : for
X
An airbag supplements a correctly worn seat
approximately one second.
belt. As an additional safety device, the airbag
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
increases the level of protection for vehicle
alarm system is primed.
occupants in the event of an accident. The air-
bags are not deployed, for example, in the event
X To deactivate: press the ! button :
of an accident in which sufficient protection is
again.
offered by the seat belt. In addition, only those
or
airbags, which in the applicable accident situa-
X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
tions offer additional protection, are deployed in
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
the event of an accident. However, the seat belt
X Press the Start/Stop button.
and airbag generally do not protect against
objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
The key must be in the vehicle.
side.
The panic alarm function is only available in cer-
Information on how the restraint system oper-
tain countries.
ates can be found under "Deployment of belt
tensioners and airbags" ( Y page 56).
See "Children in the vehicle" for information on
Occupant safety
children travelling with you in the vehicle as well
as on child restraint systems ( Y page 59).
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi-
cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
Important safety notes
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
G WARNING
The restraint system can also reduce the forces
to which vehicle occupants are subjected during
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
an accident.
longer work as intended. The restraint system
The restraint system includes the:
may then not perform its intended protective
R seat belt system
function by failing in an accident or triggering
R airbags
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
R child restraint system
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
R child seat securing system
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do
not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to adjust the vehicle to accom-
modate a person with disabilities, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
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