Driver's airbag
:
deploys in front of the
steering wheel. Front-passenger front air-
bag
;
deploys in front of and above the glove
compartment.
When deployed, the front airbags offer addi-
tional head and thorax protection for the
occupants in the front seats.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
inform you about the status of the front-
passenger front airbag (
Y
page 41).
The front-passenger front airbag will only
deploy if:
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the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system has detected that the
front-passenger seat is occupied
(
Y
page 49). The PASSENGER AIR BAG
ON indicator lamp is lit (
Y
page 50)
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the restraint system control unit predicts a
high accident severity
Driver's kneebag
Driver's kneebag
:
deploys under the steer-
ing column. The driver's kneebag is triggered
together with the front airbags.
The driver's kneebag offers additional thigh,
knee and lower leg protection for the occu-
pant in the driver's seat.
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The driver's kneebag is only available in
certain countries.
Sidebags
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WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre-
vent the deployment of the airbags integrated
into the seats. Consequently, the airbags can-
not protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. In addition, the function of the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system could be restricted. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the corresponding seats by
Mercedes-Benz.
Front sidebags
:
and rear sidebags
;
deploy next to the outer bolster of the seat
backrest.
When deployed, the sidebag offers additional
thorax protection. It also offers additional pel-
vis protection for occupants in the front
seats. However, it does not protect the:
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head
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neck
R
arms
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Occupant safety
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