Mercedes-Benz S-Class Owner's Manual page 41

* NOTE Important points to remember if
the front passenger seat is unoccupied
In an accident, the components of the
restraint system may deploy unnecessarily
on the front passenger side if:
There are heavy objects on the front
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passenger seat.
The seat belt tongue is engaged in the
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seat belt buckle of the front passenger
seat and the front passenger seat is
unoccupied.
Stow objects in a suitable place.
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Only one person should use each seat
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belt at any one time.
Cushionbag in the reclining rear seat
If the seat backrest inclination is significant, the
cushionbag provides additional occupant protec‐
tion in the event of a frontal impact. When acti‐
vated, the cushionbag deploys under the seat
cushion. This helps prevent the vehicle occupant
from slipping off the seat cushion.
If you install a child restraint system on the
reclining rear seat, always observe the additional
notes ( page 48).
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Protection by the airbags
Depending on the accident situation, an airbag
may supplement the protection offered by a cor‐
rectly fastened seat belt.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the airbag cannot perform its intended pro‐
tective function and deployment may even
cause further injuries.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all vehicle occupants:
Have their seat belt fastened correctly,
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including pregnant women.
Are seated properly and keep as far away
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as possible from the airbags.
Observe the following information.
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Occupant safety
Always make sure that there are no
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objects between the airbag and vehicle
occupant.
To avoid the risks resulting from the deployment
of an airbag, each vehicle occupant must
observe the following information:
Before starting your journey, adjust your seat
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correctly; the driver's seat and front
passenger seat should be moved as far back
as possible.
When doing so, always observe the informa‐
tion on the correct driver's seat position
( page 105).
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Only hold the steering wheel by the steering
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wheel rim. This allows the airbag to be fully
deployed.
Always lean against the seat backrest when
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the vehicle is in motion. Do not lean forwards
or against the door or side window. You may
otherwise be in the deployment area of the
airbags.
Always keep your feet on the floor. Do not
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put your feet on the cockpit, for example.
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