Getting to know your vehicle
NOTE:
Warning
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The airbag systems and belt pretensioner control
electronics are located in the centre console
area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the airbag covers
and do not cover them with other materials.
Have damaged covers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by a workshop.
Furthermore, it may be necessary to have the
steering wheel, the instrument panel, parts of the
panelling, the door seals, handles and the seats
replaced.
Do not make any modifications to the airbag
system as this will invalidate the vehicle
operating permit.
The airbag system deploys in an explosive
manner, repairs must be performed by skilled
personnel only.
In the event of a head-on, rear-end or side-
on collision of a certain severity, the single
front seat belts and the seat belt of the outer
front bench seat are tightened by seat belt
pretensioners.
Warning
Adding accessories that change the
vehicle frame, bumper system, height, front
end or side sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation
of the airbag system can also be affected by
changing any parts of the front seats, seat
belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic module,
steering wheel, instrument panel, inner door
seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar trim, front
sensors, side impact sensors or airbag wiring.
Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or fitting
of belts) can trigger the belt pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners is indicated
by continuous illumination of control indicator
.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced
by a workshop. Belt pretensioners can only be
triggered once.
Child restraint systems on front
passenger seat with airbag systems
NOTE:
Warning
Do not affix or install accessories or other
objects that may interfere with the operation
of the belt pretensioners. Do not make any
modifications to belt pretensioner components,
as this will invalidate the operating permit of your
vehicle.
Keep the area in which the airbag inflates
clear of obstructions.
Warning
Do not place anything between the
occupants and the airbags (e.g. child, animal,
object), do not affix or attach anything near to
or in the exit path of the airbags, as this could
cause injuries when they are deployed.
Do not affix or attach anything to:
Airbag system
Danger
Airbag system
introduction
The airbag system consists of a number of
individual systems depending on the scope of
equipment.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE
AIRBAG in front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
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The steering wheel and dashboard.
The seat backrests (e.g. clothing).
The roof.
EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
When triggered the airbags inflate within
milliseconds. They also deflate so quickly that it
is often unnoticeable during the collision.
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