Triggering conditions
WARNING
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. The important factors here are the hard-
ness of the object with which the vehicle collides, the angle of impact, vehicle
speed etc.
General information
The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer proper protection
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if the driver and passengers are seated properly » page 9.
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The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to
serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated
properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without
using a suitable child safety seat » page 19.
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk that the airbag will not be deployed
in the event of an accident.
The deceleration during impact plays an important role in the deployment of
the airbags. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured remains
below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit, the airbags
are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe damage to the
bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
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The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
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If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.
The surface of the steering wheel and the dash panel should only be
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Driver’s front airbag.
Front passenger airbag.
cleaned with a dry or slightly dampened cloth in the area of the front air-
bags.
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The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side
collision.
Head-Thorax side airbag on the crash side.
WARNING
Information about the front airbags
It is important for the driver and front passenger to maintain a minimum
distance of 25 cm from the steering wheel or the control panel » Fig. 10 -
, If you do not observe this distance, the airbag cannot protect you - risk
to life! The front seats must always be set correctly according to the body
size.
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When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
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The hazard warning lights are switched on.
All doors are unlocked.
The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
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The front passenger airbag must be deactivated if using a rear-facing
switched on - position ).
child seat on the front passenger seat » page 16, Airbag deactivation. If
this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal in-
juries if the front passenger airbag is deployed.
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
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No other persons, animals or objects should be placed in front of the oc-
cupants in the front seats in the deployment area of the front airbags.
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The steering wheel and the surface of the dash panel on the passenger
Safety instructions
side must not be stickered, covered or modified in any way. No parts (e.g.
cup holders, mobile phone mounts and the like) may be mounted near the
airbag installation points and in the airbag deployment area.
Fig. 10
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and dash panel
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Never place objects on the surface of the dash panel on the passenger
side.
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Airbag system
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