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Airbags
Usage
The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the seat belts,
additional occupant protection during severe frontal and side-on
collisions.
The best possible protective effect of the airbag is achieved only
when the seat belt is also worn. The airbag system is no substi-
tute for the seat belts.
What you should be mindful of
Airbag systems can only properly protect if all occupants have
been secured and they are in the correct seating position.
No persons, animals or objects such as cup holders or hangers
for clothes may be in the deployment area of the air-
bags
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Do not cover or stick anything over the steering wheel or the
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dash panel. The front airbags were not able to deploy.
The front passenger airbag should be switched off in some situa-
tions
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Functionality
When sinking into the inflated airbag, the forward movement of
the body is damped and the risk of injury is reduced.
As the airbags inflate, smoke is released. This does not indi-
cate a vehicle fire.
Airbags
Airbag deployment in the event of an accident
Airbag deployment is influenced by many factors. The decelera-
tion rate at the time of impact is crucial.
WARNING
Danger of serious or fatal injuries!
Maintain the correct seating position.
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Do not keep your limbs in the deployment area of the airbags.
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WARNING
Danger of a functional restriction of the central airbag!
The front armrest must be folded down while driving or raised
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in one of the locking positions.
In the following situations, no airbags are deployed:
Minor frontal and side collisions
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Rear-end collision
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If the measured deceleration rate is below the reference values
programmed into the control unit, the airbags will not be de-
ployed despite possible serious vehicle damage.
Airbag overview
The installation location of the airbags is marked with the letter-
ing
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