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Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. The important factors here are the hard-
ness of the object with which the vehicle collides, the angle of impact, vehicle
speed etc.
A decisive factor in the deployment of the airbags is the degree of decelera-
tion at the time. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured dur-
ing the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the
control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer
severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
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Driver's front airbag.
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Front passenger airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side
collision.
Front side airbag.
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Head airbag.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
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The ignition is switched on.
All the doors are unlocked.
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The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
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The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
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switched on - position ).
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
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Safety
Safety instructions
WARNING
General information
The seat belts and the airbag system can only offer proper protection
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if the driver and passengers are seated properly
The airbag unleashes enormous force when triggered, which can lead to
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serious injuries or fatalities if the driver and passengers are not seated
properly. This applies in particular to children who are transported without
using a suitable child safety seat
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
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cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
If the airbag has been deployed, the airbag system must then be replaced.
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The surface of the steering wheel and the dash panel should only be
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cleaned with a dry or slightly dampened cloth in the area of the front air-
bags.
WARNING
Information about the front airbags
For the driver and passenger, it is important to maintain a distance of at
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least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dashboard
tance is not maintained, the airbag system cannot protect you - hazard! The
front seats and the head restraints must always also be correctly adjusted
to match the body size of the occupant.
Fig. 25
Safe distance from the steering
wheel and dash panel
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