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Occupant safety
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either lights up continuously or remains off,
depending on the result of the classification.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
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lamp is off: move the co-driver seat as far
back as possible, or the person of smaller
stature should use a rear seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
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lamp is lit continuously: the person of
smaller stature should not use the co-
driver seat.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
is lit
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
remains lit after the self-test, the front
passenger airbag is disabled.
If the front passenger seat is occupied, always
ensure that:
The classification of the person in the front
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passenger seat is correct and the front
passenger airbag is enabled or disabled in
accordance with the person in the front
passenger seat.
The person is seated properly with a cor-
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rectly fastened seat belt.
The front passenger seat has been moved
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as far back as possible.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela-
ted subjects:
Child restraint system on the co-driver seat
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page 48)
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Suitable positioning of the child restraint sys-
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tem (
page 42)
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PRE-SAFE
System
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Function of PRE-SAFE
tection)
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PRE-SAFE
can detect certain hazardous situa-
tions and take pre-emptive measures to protect
the vehicle occupants.
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PRE-SAFE
can implement the following measures
independently of each other:
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
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and co-driver seat.
Closing the side windows.
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(anticipatory occupant pro-
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Vehicles with a sliding sunroof: closing the slid-
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ing sunroof.
Vehicles with memory function: adjusting the
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co-driver seat to a more favourable seat posi-
tion.
* NOTE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat position
may result in damage to the seat and/or the
object.
Stow objects in a suitable place.
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Reversing the PRE-SAFE
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive meas-
ures that were taken are reversed.
You will need to make certain adjustments your-
self.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
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move the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
Automatic measures after an accident
Depending on the type and severity of the acci-
dent, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures can be implemented, for
example:
activating the hazard warning lights
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triggering an automatic emergency call
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page 225)
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switching off the drive system and high-voltage
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on-board electrical system
unlocking the vehicle doors
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lowering the front side windows
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switching on the interior lighting
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe when children are travelling in the
vehicle
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Always observe the safety notes relevant to
the situation. In doing so, you will be able to
identify possible risks and avoid dangers when
children are travelling in the vehicle
(
page 39).
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system measures
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