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do they provide an indication of airbag deploy-

ment.
The vehicle may be deformed significantly with-

out an airbag being deployed. This is the case if

only parts which are relatively easily deformed

are affected and the rate of deceleration is not

high. Conversely, an airbag may be deployed

even though the vehicle suffers only minor

deformation. This is the case if, for example,

very rigid vehicle parts such as longitudinal body

members are hit, and sufficient deceleration

occurs as a result.
If the restraint system control unit detects a side

impact situation, the applicable components of

the restraint system are activated independ-

ently of each other.

Sidebag on the side on which the impact

occurs, independently of the belt tensioner

and of the use of the seat belt

Windowbag on the side on which the impact

occurs, independently of the use of the seat

belt and independently of whether the co-

driver's seat is occupied

Vehicles with a sidebag and/or windowbag:

seat belt tensioners, if the system determines

that they can offer additional protection for

the vehicle occupants in this situation

Not all airbags are deployed in an accident.

The various airbag systems work independ-

ently of one another.
How the airbag system works is determined

by the severity of the accident detected,

especially the vehicle deceleration or accel-

eration, and the apparent type of accident:

frontal collision

side impact

Children in the vehicle

Child restraint system

Important safety notes

Accident statistics show that children secured

in the rear seats are safer than children secured

in the front seats. For this reason, Mercedes-

Benz strongly advises that you fit a child

restraint system on a rear seat. Children are

generally better protected there.

If a child younger than twelve years old and

under 1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehi-

cle:

always secure the child in a child restraint

system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The child restraint system must be appropri-

ate to the age, weight and size of the child.

be sure to observe the instructions and safety

notes in this section in addition to the child

restraint system manufacturer's installation

instructions.

Vehicles with a twin co-driver's seat: the

middle seat is not suitable for installing a child

restraint system. Children under the age of

twelve and under 1.50 m in height are not per-

mitted to travel on the middle seat.

WARNING

If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:

release the parking brake

shift the manual transmission into neutral

start the engine

In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.

WARNING

If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is
a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.

WARNING

If the child restraint system is placed in direct
sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of
injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket,

Children in the vehicle

Safety