Mercedes-Benz 2013 S-CLASS, Owner'S Manual

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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
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arms
In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
Windowbags
Windowbags : are integrated into the side
of the roof frame and deployed in the area
from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the windowbag offers addi-
tional protection for the head. However, it
does not protect your chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the windowbag
is deployed on the side on which an impact
occurs.
If the system determines that windowbag
deployment can offer additional protection to
that provided by the seat belt, a windowbag
may deploy in other accident situations
(
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page 57).
Cushion airbags
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
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page 54).
The rear reclining seat is equipped with a
cushion airbag. If the seat backrest is
reclined, the cushion airbag can provide addi-
tional occupant protection in the event of
frontal collision situations. When triggered,
the cushion airbag deploys under the seat
cushion. This helps prevent the occupant
from slipping off the seat cushion.
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If a child restraint system is installed and the
seat backrest is reclined too far backwards,
the cushion airbag may deploy by mistake in
the event of an accident. This poses an
increased risk of injury.
When using a child restraint system, always
ensure that the seat is correctly adjusted and
that the backrest is almost vertical.
If you install a child restraint system on the
rear reclining seat, always observe
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the instructions and safety notes in "Chil-
dren in the vehicle" (
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page 60)
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the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions.
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Airbags
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