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Occupant safety
remains off, depending on the result of the
classification.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
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lamp is off: move the co-driver seat as far
back as possible, or the person of smaller
stature should use a rear seat.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
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lamp is lit continuously: the person of
smaller stature should not use the co-
driver seat.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death when
the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the self-test, the co-
driver airbag is disabled.
If the co-driver seat is occupied, always
ensure that:
The classification of the person in the co-
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driver seat is correct, and the co-driver
airbag is enabled or disabled as is appro‐
priate for the person in the co-driver seat.
The person is seated properly with a cor‐
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rectly fastened seat belt.
Be sure to also observe the following further rela‐
ted subjects:
Child restraint system on the co-driver seat
R
(
page 47).
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Suitable positioning of the child restraint sys‐
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tem (
page 41).
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PRE-SAFE
System
Function of PRE-SAFE
protection)
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PRE-SAFE
can detect certain hazardous situa‐
tions and take pre-emptive measures to protect
the vehicle occupants.
®
PRE-SAFE
can implement the following meas‐
ures independently of each other:
Tightening the seat belts on the driver's seat
R
and co-driver seat.
Closing the side windows.
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(anticipatory occupant
Vehicles with a sliding sunroof: closing the
R
sliding sunroof.
Vehicles with memory function: adjusting
R
the co-driver seat to a more favourable seat
position.
* NOTE Damage caused by objects in the
footwell or behind the seat
The automatic adjustment of the seat posi‐
tion may result in damage to the seat and/or
the object.
Stow objects in a suitable place.
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Reversing the PRE-SAFE
If an accident did not occur, the pre-emptive
measures that were taken are reversed.
You will need to make certain adjustments your‐
self.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
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move the seat backrest back slightly.
The locking mechanism releases.
Automatic measures after an accident
Depending on the type and severity of the acci‐
dent, and depending on the vehicle's equipment,
the following measures can be implemented, for
example:
activating the hazard warning lights
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triggering an automatic emergency call
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(
page 286)
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switching off the drive system and high-volt‐
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age on-board electrical system
unlocking the vehicle doors
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lowering the front side windows
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switching on the interior lighting
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Safely transporting children in the vehicle
Always observe when children are travelling
in the vehicle
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Always observe the safety notes relevant to
the situation. In doing so, you will be able to
identify possible risks and avoid dangers
when children are travelling in the vehicle
(
page 37).
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system measures
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