1.5 Commercial aspects
1.5.1 Restraint system
Warning note
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Changes to the restraint system are not permissible.
Airbags are explosive. Handling, transport and storage
of airbags are subject to legislation on potentially
explosive substances, and the responsible public
authority or government agency shall therefore be
notified. Purchase, transport, storage, installation and
removal as well as disposal are only allowed to be
performed by trained staff in accordance with the
corresponding safety regulations.
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Do not alter, modify or relocate the airbag, the
restraint system’s sensor and modules, or any of its
components.
Attachments or modifications to the front of the
vehicle may have an adverse effect on the timing of
airbag triggering and result in unsafe deployment of
safety equipment.
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See also Section 5.2 “Airbag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).”
1.5.2 Drilling and welding
Drilling and welding of the frame and body must be carried out in accordance with the guidelines in this document.
1.5.3 Minimum requirements for the brake system
Modifications to the anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control system (TCS) and electronic stability control (ESC), electronic brake servo
(EBB) and driver assistance technologies are not permitted.
1.5.4 Road safety
The respective instructions should be strictly followed to ensure operational and road safety of the vehicle.
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