The driver can cancel automatic braking by taking
the following actions:
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braking more strongly than automatic braking
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fully depressing the accelerator pedal with
force
Purpose and function of the restraint system
Overview of deployment situations (restraint sys-
tem)
In particular ensure the following conditions to
enable the components of the restraint system to
deploy their protective potential:
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Seat correctly (/ page 86).
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Fasten seat belts correctly (/ page 87).
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Function of the seat belt warning lamp
(/ page 89).
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Function of the rear seat belt status dis-
play (/ page 89).
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The restraint system warning lamp 6 does
not light up aer the self-check (/ page 88).
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The indicator lamps PASSENGER AIR BAG dis-
play the correct status of the front passenger
airbag (/ page 90).
Depending on the detected deployment situation,
the components of the restraint system can be
activated or deployed independently of each
other:
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Seat belt tensioner: frontal impact, rear
impact, side impact, rollover
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Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag: frontal
impact
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Knee airbag: frontal impact
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Side airbag: side impact
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Window airbag: side impact, rollover, frontal
impact
The installation location of an airbag is identied
by the symbol AIRBAG (/ page 100).
Observe the information on how the restraint sys-
tem works (/ page 95).
Information on how the restraint system works
How the restraint system functions depends on
the severity of the impact detected and the appa-
rent type of accident.
For more information about types of accidents,
see "Overview of deployment situations"
(/ page 95).
The activation thresholds for the components of
the restraint system are determined based on the
evaluation of the sensor values measured at vari-
ous points in the vehicle. This process is pre-emp-
tive in nature. The triggering/deployment of the
components of the restraint system must take
place in good time at the start of the collision.
Factors which can only be seen and measured
aer a collision has occurred cannot play a deci-
sive role in airbag deployment. Nor do they pro-
vide an indication of airbag deployment.
The vehicle may be deformed signicantly without
an airbag being deployed. This is the case if only
parts which are relatively easily deformed are
aected and the rate of vehicle deceleration is
not high. Conversely, an airbag may be deployed
even though the vehicle suers only minor defor-
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