(
Y
page 49). The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is not lit (
Y
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the restraint system control unit predicts a
high accident severity
Driver's kneebag
Driver's kneebag
:
deploys under the steering
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 occupant
in the driver's seat.
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The driver's kneebag is only available in cer-
tain countries.
Sidebags
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WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even
prevent deployment of the airbags integrated
into the seats. The airbags may then fail to
protect the vehicle occupants as intended.
Operation of the automatic co-driver's front
airbag deactivation system may also be
impaired. There is an increased risk of injury,
possibly even fatal.
Use only seat covers which have been specif-
ically approved for the respective seat 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 pelvis
protection for occupants in the front seats.
However, it does not protect the:
R
head
R
neck
R
arms
When the restraint system control unit detects a
side impact, the sidebag is deployed on the side
on which the impact occurs.
Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger
front airbag deactivation system: the sidebag on
the front-passenger side deploys under the fol-
lowing conditions:
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an occupant is detected in the front-
passenger seat or
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the seat belt buckle tongue is engaged in the
belt buckle of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the sidebag on the front-passenger side deploys
if an appropriate accident situation occurs. In
this case, deployment is independent of
whether the front-passenger seat is occupied or
not.
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Occupant safety
Safet
y
