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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 recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz light truck 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 unnecessarily which could also result in injury.
Front Airbags
The driver and passenger front "SRS" airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal or rear impacts.
The front passenger airbag deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied and the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
is not illuminated.
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 rear (front airbags) impacts, or side (side airbags) 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 their seat belts, otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide
their intended supplemental protection. In cases of other frontal impacts, angled 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 and rear (front airbags) impacts, and side (side
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