Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Cushion air bag: frontal impact
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PRE-SAFE
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Impulse Side: side impact
The front passenger air bag can only be deployed
in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat is
occupied, make sure, both before and during the
journey, that the status of the front passenger air
bag is correct (
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot air bag
components
The air bag parts are hot after an air bag has
been deployed.
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Do not touch the air bag parts.
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Have a deployed air bag replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the
vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop
after an accident. Take this into account espe-
cially if a Emergency Tensioning Device was trig-
gered or an air bag was deployed.
If the Emergency Tensioning Devices are triggered
or an air bag is deployed, you will hear a bang,
and a small amount of powder may also be
released:
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The bang will not generally affect your hearing.
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In general, the powder released is not hazard-
ous to health but may cause short-term
breathing difficulties to persons suffering from
asthma or other pulmonary conditions.
Provided it is safe to do so, leave the vehicle
immediately or open the window in order to
prevent breathing difficulties.
Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency Tensioning
Devices contain perchlorate material, which may
require special handling or environmental protec-
tion measures. National guidelines regarding
waste disposal must be observed. In California,
see the https://dtsc.ca.gov/. Using the search
function, you will find information on perchlorate,
for example.
Seat belts
Protection provided by the seat belt
Always fasten your seat belt correctly before
starting a journey. A seat belt can provide the
best level of protection only if it is worn correctly.
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WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrectly fastened seat belt
If the seat belt is not worn correctly, it cannot
perform its intended protective function.
In addition, an incorrectly fastened seat belt
can also cause injuries, for example, in the
event of an accident or when braking or
changing direction suddenly.
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Always ensure that all vehicle occupants
have their seat belts fastened correctly
and are sitting properly.
Always observe the instructions about the correct
driver's seat position and adjusting the seat
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40 Occupant safety