Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual page 35

Driver Airbag
The airbag (1) is located in the
steering wheel hub and, in conjunc­
tion with wearing the seat belts
with emergency tensioning retrac­
tors (2), provides increased protec­
tion for the driver.
The operational readiness of the
supplemental restraint system
(airbag) is verified by the indicator
lamp "SRS" (3) in the instrument
cluster. With the key in steering
lock position 1 or 2, the indicator
lamp comes on for about 10 se­
conds then goes out. If it doesn't
come on, doesn't go out, flickers on
and off, or comes on while driving,
the system is malfunctioning.
This will not cause the supplemen­
tal restraint system to be activated.
However, we strongly recommend
that you visit an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer immedia­
tely to have the system checked;
otherwise the "SRS" may not be
activated in a severe frontal
accident.
The airbag is designed to activate
only in severe frontal impacts within
the shaded area shown in the illus­
tration on page 32. Only during
these types of impacts will it
provide its supplemental protection.
The driver should always wear the
seat belt, otherwise it is not
possible for the airbag to provide
its intended protection.
In cases of less severe frontal
impacts, roll-overs, side or rear
collisions, or other accidents
without severe frontal forces, the
airbag will not be activated. The
driver and passenger will then be
protected by the fastened seat
belts.
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