Setting in driving profile selection
In vehicles with driving profile selection, the
proactive occupant protection system is
adapted to the special vehicle setup of the
respective driving profile.
Limits of the proactive occu-
pant protection system
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
The availability of the proactive occupant
protection system depends on country-spe-
cific legal regulations and the vehicle equip-
ment.
The proactive occupant protection system
will not be available, or will only be available
to a limited extent, in the following situa-
tions:
— Malfunction in the ESC, reversible belt ten-
sioners → page 36 or airbag control unit
— ASR deactivated or ESC restricted
— System fault or restriction of Autonomous
Emergency Braking (Front Assist).
— System fault or restriction of Emergency
Assist.
— Reverse gear engaged.
Troubleshooting
Please refer to at the start of the chap-
A message is shown for a short time on the
instrument cluster display.
— The proactive occupant protection system
functions are restricted or the system is
not available. Deactivate and reactivate
the vehicle’s drive system.
— If the fault persists, go to a qualified work-
shop and have the proactive occupant pro-
tection system checked.
Depending on the malfunction, addi-
tional information may be displayed in
Airbag system
Introduction to the topic
The vehicle is equipped with a front airbag
for the driver and front passenger. The front
airbags can provide front seat occupants with
additional chest and head protection if the
seat, seat belts, head restraints and, in the
case of the driver, steering wheel are adjus-
ted and used correctly. Airbags are meant on-
ly for additional protection. The airbags are
not a substitute for seat belts. Seat belts
must always be worn, even when the front
seats are equipped with front airbags.
WARNING
Never rely solely on the airbag system for
your protection.
·
Even if an airbag is triggered, it only of-
fers auxiliary protection.
·
The airbag system offers the best level
of protection, and reduces the risk of in-
jury, when seat belts are properly worn
·
Before every trip, each vehicle occupant
must adopt the correct sitting position,
correctly fasten the seat belt belonging
to their seat and keep it fastened prop-
erly throughout the trip. This applies to
all vehicle occupants and also in urban
traffic.
WARNING
The risk of injury increases if there are any
objects between the vehicle occupants and
the deployment area of the airbag when it
is triggered. This will alter the deployment
Airbag system
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