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airbag ignition circuit and in the driver
and 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 recom-
mend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz 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 de-
ploy 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 and front-angled
impacts.
The passenger front airbag deploys
only if the passenger seat is occupied.
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 of the
impacted side of the vehicle deploys.
The passenger side impact airbag
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 the 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 passenger 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 airbags) impacts which may
cause significant Injuries, however, no
system available today can totally
eliminate injuries and fatalities.
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