Observe "Important safety notes"
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The window curtain air bags enhance the level
of protection for the head (but not chest or
arms) of the vehicle occupants on the side of
the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtain air bags are integrated
into the side of the roof frame and deploy in
the area extending from the front door (A-
pillar) to the rear door (C-pillar).
Example: Sedan
Window curtain air bags
:
are deployed:
R
on the side on which an impact occurs
R
at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
R
regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
R
independently of seat belt use
R
if the vehicle overturns and the system
determines that window curtain air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R
independently of the front air bags
Window curtain air bags
:
will not deploy in
impacts with deceleration rates which do not
exceed the system’s preset deployment
thresholds for vehicle deceleration or
acceleration. You will then be protected by
the seat belt.
Occupant classification system (OCS)
How the Occupant Classification
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is
standard equipment in the USA.
OCS categorizes the occupant on the front-
passenger seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
automatically deactivated for certain weight
categories. The respective status can be
recognized by the
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indicator lamp.
With the
45
indicator lamp
illuminated, the front-passenger front air bag
is deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
R
the side impact air bag
R
the pelvis air bag
R
the window curtain air bag
R
the Emergency Tensioning Devices
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
R
with the seat belt properly fastened
R
in a position that is as upright as possible
with the back against the seat backrest
R
with their feet on the floor
If the front-passenger's weight is transferred
to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), OCS may not be able to
approximate the occupant's weight category.
If the front passenger seat, the seat cover, or
the seat cushion are damaged, have the
necessary repair work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use seat
accessories that have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Both the driver and the front passenger
should observe the
45
indicator lamp
to determine whether or not the front
passenger is positioned correctly.
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