Mercedes-Benz Body & Equipment Guideline for Metris - BM 447, Version November 27, 2015.
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7.4 Interior
7 Modifications to the basic vehicle
7.4
Interior
7.4.1
General information
The legal requirements detailed in this section relate to
current legislation in the USA and Canada. The relevant
national legislation must be observed.
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WARNING
Airbag and emergency tensioning retractor units are
pyrotechnical objects. There is a risk of explosion
when handling pyrotechnical objects. This can lead
to personal injury.
Handling (installation, removal, transportation,
storage and disposal) of airbags and emergency ten-
sioning retractor units may therefore only be carried
out by personnel who are appropriately qualified.
Accident prevention regulations must be observed.
The handling, transportation and storage of pyrotech-
nical objects are subject to legislation concerning
potentially explosive substances and must therefore be
reported to the relevant trade supervisory authority.
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WARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems (seat belts
and anchoring, emergency tensioning retractors
or airbags) or their wiring may lead to the restraint
systems no longer functioning correctly. A restraint
system can fail or unintentionally activate. This can
lead to personal injury. Modifications to restraint
systems are therefore not permitted.
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WARNING
Paint or surface treatment is not permissible on the
instrument panel, steering wheel impact absorber
or airbag tear seams. Otherwise, chemical reac-
tions may occur on the treated surfaces. This could
weaken or damage the materials meaning that the
restraint systems no longer operate properly. A
restraint system can fail or unintentionally activate.
This can lead to personal injury.
Modifications in the cockpit area and above the
dashboard (including additional installed equipment,
wooden trim, cell phone holders, bottle holders etc.)
must fulfill the criteria of the head impact tests spec-
ified in FMVSS 201. This applies in particular to the
deployment areas of the airbags. See the illustrations
of the airbag deployment areas for more information
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The permissible center of gravity and maximum permis-
sible axle loads must not be exceeded.
Information on converting motorhomes can be found
under 8.3 “Motorhomes” (
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The interior must be designed with soft edges and
surfaces.
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Fittings must be made of flame-resistant materials
and be fitted securely.
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Unimpeded access to the seats must be ensured.
Do not install protruding parts, edges or corners
which could cause injury in the area of the seats.
