Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Front airbags
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Do not place heavy objects on the front-
passenger seat. This could cause the sys-
tem to identify the seat as being occupied.
In the event of an accident, the restraint
systems on the front-passenger side may
be triggered and have to be replaced.
Driver's airbag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air-
bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove
compartment.
When deployed on the front seats, the front
airbags offer additional protection for the
head and thorax.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps
inform you about the status of the front-
passenger front airbag (
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page 43).
Front-passenger front airbag ; will only
deploy if:
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the automatic front-passenger front airbag
deactivation system has detected that the
front-passenger seat is occupied
(
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page 51). The PASSENGER AIR BAG
ON indicator lamp lights up (
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page 52)
R
the restraint system predicts a high
severity of an accident
Driver's kneebag
Driver's kneebag : deploys under the steer-
ing column. The driver's kneebag is triggered
together with the front airbag.
The driver's kneebag on the driver's seat
offers additional protection for the thighs,
knee and lower leg.
Sidebags
G WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers can obstruct or pre-
vent the deployment of the airbags integrated
into the seats. Consequently, the airbags can-
not protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. In addition, the function of the
automatic front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system could be restricted. This
poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal
injury.
You should only use seat covers that have
been approved for the corresponding seats by
Mercedes-Benz.
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