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When deployed, the front airbags offer addi-
tional head and thorax protection on the front
seats.
The permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp shows you that the co-driver's
front airbag is disabled (
Sidebags
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WARNING
Unsuitable seat covers may obstruct or even
prevent deployment of the airbags integrated
into the seats. The airbags may then fail to
protect the vehicle occupants as intended.
Operation of the automatic child seat recog-
nition may also be impaired. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Use only seat covers which have been specif-
ically approved for the respective seat by
Mercedes-Benz.
Sidebags : deploy next to the outer bolster
of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the sidebag offers additional
thorax protection. However, it does not pro-
tect the:
head
R
neck
R
arms
R
In the event of a side impact, the sidebag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
page 41).
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Occupant safety
Headbags
Headbags : deploy in the area of the side
windows at the front.
When deployed, the headbag enhances the
level of protection for the head. However, it
does not protect the:
chest
R
arms
R
In the event of a side impact, the headbag is
deployed on the side on which the impact
occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a headbag may be deployed in other
accident situations (
Y
Deployment of belt tensioners and air-
bags
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
After the airbag deploys, the airbag parts are
hot. There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the airbag parts. Have a
deployed airbag replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop as soon as possible.
G
WARNING
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners that have
been deployed are no longer operational and
are unable to perform their intended protec-
tive function. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
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