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Child safety and side airbag
Children must never be seated in the deployment area of
the side airbags and head airbags.
Using the system
Safety
In the event of a side collision, the side airbags offer the vehicle occupants
enhanced protection.
The side airbags are inflated in fractions of a second in order to be able to
provide this protection ⇒ page 167, "Function of the side airbags".
An airbag inflating develops such a strong force that an occupant who has
not adopted a correct seated position may suffer injuries. Also exposed
objects which are located within the area of the side airbag can cause inju-
ries.
This applies particularly to children if they are not transported in
accordance with legal requirements.
The child is protected when seated in a child safety seat matching its age.
Adequate room is available between the child and the deployment area of
the side airbag and head airbag. The airbag offers optimal protection.
Fig. 156 Seated posi-
tion of an unprotected
child at risk from side
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airbag
passenger airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front
passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in
direction of travel (in some countries also when the child is facing
the direction of travel). If this is not done, there is a risk of the child
suffering severe or even fatal injuries if the front passenger airbag
is deployed. In certain countries national legal provisions also
require that the side and head airbags be deactivated. When trans-
porting a child on the front passenger seat, please comply with the
appropriate national regulations regarding the use of child safety
seats.
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comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the use
Fig. 157 Child properly
of child safety seats.
protected by safety
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seat
ment area of the side airbag - risk of injury!
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
WARNING
It is essential to always switch off ⇒ page 171 the front
When transporting a child on the front passenger seat, please
Children must never be seated with their head in the deploy-
Breakdown assistance
Transporting children safely
Technical Data
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