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Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
Airbag deployment
WARNING
An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a fas-
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tened seat belt.
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of the
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complete passive vehicle safety concept.
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect when
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the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to match
the body size
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127, Correct seated position.
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
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adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased risk
of injury in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Observe the following instructions for handling the airbag system.
If there is a fault, the airbag system must be checked by a specialist garage
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immediately. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in the
event of an accident.
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
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Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of sys-
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tem components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering wheel)
must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
Never make any changes to the front bumper or bodywork.
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It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag system as this
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might result in the airbag being deployed.
The protective function of the airbag system is sufficient for only one acci-
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dent. The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been de-
ployed.
System description
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 135.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light
the instrument cluster
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When the airbags are deployed, they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated. This
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is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following modules.
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Electronic control unit.
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Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger
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Side airbags
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138.
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Head airbags
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139.
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Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster
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Key switch for the front passenger airbag
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Warning light for the front passenger airbag deactivation/activation in the mid-
dle of the dash panel
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Note
The airbag system needs no maintenance during its working life.
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If you sell your vehicle, provide the complete vehicle documentation to the new
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owner. Please note that the information relating to the possibility of deactivating
the front passenger airbag must be included!
When disposing of vehicle or parts of the airbag system, it is important to com-
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ply with the national legal requirements.
Airbag deployment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 135.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to be able
to offer additional protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
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