Mercedes-Benz C-class Operator's Manual page 77

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Restraint systems
Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags
3 Side impact airbags
4 Window curtain airbags
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Practical hints Car care
68
Side impact airbags
The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in
certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only
the side impact airbags on the impacted side of the
vehicle deploy.
The side impact airbag for the front passenger deploys
only if the front passenger seat is occupied.
Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a
properly positioned and fastened seat belt.
Note:
Heavy objects on front passenger seat can cause the
front passenger side impact airbag to deploy in a crash.
Window curtain airbag
The head protection window curtain airbags afford
greater protection against injuries to the head and
upper body. They fill up in the area between the A and
C pillars (see arrows) between the side windows and an
occupant's head.
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