Mercedes-Benz V 200 4MATIC 2015, Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
Sidebags
:
deploy next to the outer bolster of
the seat backrest.
When deployed, the sidebag offers additional
thorax and pelvis protection. However, it does
not protect the:
R
head
R
neck
R
arms
In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
Vehicles with the automatic front-passenger air-
bag deactivation system: the sidebag on the
front-passenger side deploys under the follow-
ing conditions:
R
an occupant is detected on the front-
passenger seat or
R
the belt 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.
Windowbags
Example: windowbag above the front door
Example: windowbag for all seat rows
Windowbags
:
or
;
are integrated into the
side of the roof frame. Windowbags for all seat
rows
;
deploy in the area extending from the
front door (A-pillar) to the rear side window (D-
pillar).
When deployed, the windowbag enhances the
level of protection for the head. However, it does
not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the windowbag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a windowbag may be deployed in other
accident situations (
Y
page 52).
Automatic co-driver airbag deactiva-
tion
Introduction
In order to recognise a child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat, the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system cat-
Occupant safety
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Safety
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