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Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
As a supplement to the seat belts, the airbag system provides additional pas-
senger protection in the event of severe frontal and side collisions.
The best possible protective effect of the airbag can only be achieved if the
seat belts are applied properly. The airbag is not a substitute for the seat
belts.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the warning light
in the instrument cluster
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System description
Fig. 9 Installation locations of airbags
Installation locations of airbags
Front airbags
A
Driver's knee airbag
B
Front side airbags
C
Rear side airbags
D
Head airbags
E
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The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with
the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the remaining body parts is
thus reduced.
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Front airbags - head and upper body. The airbags can be identified by the
lettering featured on the steering wheel and on the dash panel on the
passenger side.
Driver's knee airbag - Legs. The airbag features the lettering on the
▶
dashboard on the driver's side.
Side airbags - for the entire upper body (chest, stomach, pelvis) on the side
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next to the door. The front side air bags can be identified by a label with the
lettering marked on the front seat backrests. The rear side airbags are
provided with the lettering in between the entrance area and the rear
seat backrest.
Head airbags - head and neck. The airbags are provided with the lettering
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marked on the B-pillar cladding.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.
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Individual airbags.
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Warning
light
in the instrument
Key switch for the front passenger airbag
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Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
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Airbag deployment
Fig. 10 Inflated airbags
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Airbag system
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