Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020 Owner's Manual page 52

Information on the cushionbag in the reclin‐
ing rear seat
The cushionbag offers additional occupant pro‐
tection in the event of frontal impacts. When
enabled, 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 65).
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Protective capacity of 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
an incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the airbag cannot perform its intended pro‐
tective function.
Each vehicle occupant must make sure of the
following:
Fasten seat belts correctly. Pregnant
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women must take particular care to
ensure that the lap belt never lies across
the abdomen.
Adopt the correct seat position and keep
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as far away as possible from the airbags.
Observe the following information.
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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 in particular:
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 113).
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Occupant safety
Vehicles with rear airbag: always observe
the information on the rear airbag when the
rear seat is occupied ( page 55). The
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vehicle occupants should sit as far back from
the airbags as possible and keep an equal
distance to them.
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.
The occupants must always keep their feet
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on the floor. Do not put your feet on the
cockpit, for example. Your feet may other‐
wise be in the deployment area of the airbag.
Vehicles with rear airbag: always observe
the information on the rear airbag when the
rear seat is occupied ( page 55).
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If children are travelling in the vehicle,
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observe the additional notes (
Always stow and secure objects correctly.
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page 61).
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