Mercedes-Benz 350 SDL Owner's Manual page 42

In the event a malfunction of the
"SRS" is indicated as outlined above,
the "SRS" may not be operational. We
strongly recommend that you visit an
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
immediately to have the system
checked; otherwise the "SRS" may
not be activated in a major frontal ac­
cident.
Important note:
The airbag is designed to activate
only in major frontal and front­
angled impacts (within the shaded
area as shown in the illustration on
page 38) which may cause severe
injuries. Only during these types of
impacts will it provide its supple­
mental protection. The driver
should always wear the seat belt,
otherwise it is not possible for the
airbag to provide its intended pro­
tection.
In cases of less severe frontal im­
pacts, roll-overs, certain side impacts,
rear collisions, or other accidents
without severe frontal forces the
airbag will not be activated. The driver
and other passengers will then be
protected by the fastened seat belts.
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Front Passenger Airbag
If your vehicle is equipped with the
optional front passenger airbag, it can
be identified by the lettering "SRS-
AIRBAG" on the dashboard ahead of
the front passenger (cover of airbag
unit).
Important note:
The front passenger airbag is de­
signed to activate only in major
frontal and front-angled impacts
(within the shaded area as shown
in the illustration on page 38) which
may cause severe injuries. Only