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If the head airbag is deployed, the airbag is filled with propellant gas and
extends over the entire area of the side window including the door pillars
⇒ page 152, fig.
134. The protection offered by the head airbags is thus
available simultaneously both to the front occupants of the car seated on
the side on which the accident occurs, as well as to the rear occupants.
Any impact of the head against parts of the interior or objects outside of
the car, is cushioned by the inflated head airbag. The reduction in any
impact to the head and the resultant minimizing of any movements of the
head additionally reduce the risk of injuries to the neck area. The head
airbag also offers additional protection in the case of an offset impact by
covering the front door pillar.
In certain accident situations both the front airbags as well as the side and
head airbags may be deployed together.
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to
be able to offer that additional protection in the event of an accident. A fine
dust is produced when airbag inflated. This is perfectly normal and is not
an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
Using the system
Safety
Important safety information on the head airbag
Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the
risk of injury!
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passenger airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front
passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in
direction of travel (in some countries also when the child is facing
the direction of travel). If this is not done, there is a risk of the child
suffering severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag
is deployed. In certain countries national legal provisions also
require that the side or head passenger airbags be deactivated.
When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please
comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use
of child safety seats.
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head airbags which might prevent the airbags from inflating prop-
erly.
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vehicle. Never leave any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the
pockets of the items of clothing. In addition, it is not permitted to
use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing.
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between the car occupant and the deployment area of the head
airbag. In addition, none of the occupants should lean their head
out of the window when driving, or extend their arms and hands
out of the window.
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
WARNING
It is essential to always switch off ⇒ page 154 the front
There must not be any objects in the deployment area of the
Only hang light items of clothing on the clothes hooks to the
There must not be any other persons (e.g. children) or animals
Breakdown assistance
Airbag system
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Technical Data
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