The following system components
are monitored or undergo a
check: crash-sensor,
ignition circuit, driver and front
passenger seat belt buckles.
Initially, when the key is turned
from steering lock position 0 to
positions 1 or 2, malfunctions in
the crash-sensor are detected and
indicated (the “SRS” indicator
lamp stays on longer than
4 seconds).
In the operational mode, after the
indicator lamp has gone out
following the initial check, inter-
ruptions and short circuits in the
ignition circuit and in the
driver and front passenger seat
belt buckle harnesses, and low
voltage in the entire system are
detected and indicated.
In the event a malfunction of the
is indicated as outlined
above, the
may not be
operational. We strongly recom-
mend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer immedia-
tely to have the system checked;
otherwise the “SRS” may not be
activated when needed.
Important!
The
is designed to
activate only in certain frontal
and front-angled impacts. Only
during these types of impacts
will it provide its supplemental
protection.
driver should
always wear the seat belt,
otherwise it is not possible for
the
to provide its
intended protection.
In cases of other frontal
impacts, roll-overs, certain side
impacts, rear collisions, or other
accidents without frontal forces,
the
will not be activated.
The driver and passengers will
then be protected by the
fastened seat belts.
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