Mercedes-Benz S 600 Operator's Manual page 54

In the operational mode, after the
indicator lamp has gone out following
the initial check, interruptions and short
circuits in the airbag ignition circuit
and in the driver and passenger seat
belt buckle harnesses, and low voltage
in the entire system are detected and
indicated.
Warning!
In the event a malfunction of the
"SRS" is indicated as outlined above,
the "SRS" may not be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recom-
mend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer immediately to
have the system checked; otherwise
the "SRS" may not be activated when
needed in an accident, which could
result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and
unneccesarily which could also result
in injury.
Front Airbags
The driver and passenger front "SRS"
airbags are designed to activate only in
certain frontal impacts.
The passenger front airbag deploys
only if the passenger seat is occupied.
Note:
Heavy objects on passenger seat can
cause the front airbag to deploy in a
crash.
Side Impact Airbags
The side impact "SRS" airbags are
designed to activate only in certain side
impacts. Only the side airbag on the
impacted side of the vehicle deploys.
The side impact airbag for the front
passenger deploys only if the seat is
occupied.
Side impact airbags operate best in
conjunction with a properly positioned
and fastened seat belt.
Note:
Heavy objects on passenger seat can
cause the side impact airbag to
deploy in a crash.
Important!
The "SRS" airbags are designed to
activate only in certain frontal or
side impacts.
Only during these types of impacts,
if of sufficient severity to meet the
deployment thresholds, will they
provide their supplemental
protection. The driver and passenger
should always wear the seat belts,
otherwise it is not possible for the
airbags to provide their intended
supplemental protection.
In cases of other frontal impacts,
roll-overs, other side impacts, rear
collisions, or other accidents without
sufficient forces, the airbag will not
be activated. The driver and
passengers will then be protected by
the fastened seat belts.
We caution you not to rely on the
presence of an airbag in order to
avoid wearing your seat belt.
The "SRS" is designed to reduce the
potential of injury in certain frontal,
front-angled and side impacts which
may cause injuries, however, no
system available today can totally
eliminate injuries and fatalities.
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