Airbags
Overview of airbags
The installation location of an airbag is
identified by the AIRBAG symbol.
A deployed airbag can increase the level of
protection provided
to the vehicle occupant.
AIRBAG Possible protection
for:
:
Kneebag Thigh, knee and lower
leg
;
Driver's air-
bag
Head and thorax
=
Front-
passenger
front airbag
Head and thorax
?
Sidebag Head and thorax
The front-passenger front airbag can only be
deployed in
an accident if the PASSENGER AIR
BAG ON indicator lamp is lit. If the front-
passenger seat is occupied, make sure that
the status of the front-passenger front airbag
is correct both before and during the journey
(Y page 33).
Protection provided by the airbags
Depending on the type of accident, an airbag
can supplement
a correctly worn seat belt and
provide added protection.
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WARNING
If you deviate from the correct seat posi-
tion, the airbag cannot perform its inten-
ded
protective
function and can even cause
additional injuries when deployed. There
is an increased risk of serious or even fatal
injuries.
In order
to avoid such risks, always ensure
that all vehicle occupants:
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fasten their seatbelts correctly, includ-
ing pregnant women
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are seated correctly and maintain the
furthest possible distance from the air-
bags
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observe the following notes
Always ensure that there are no objects
located between the airbag and the vehicle
occupant.
To avoid risks as a result of a deployed air-
bag:
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Adjust seats correctly before starting your
journey and move the driver's and front-
passenger seat as far back as possible.
Always observe the information on the cor-
rect driver's seat position (Y page 48).
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Only hold onto the outside of the steering
wheel rim. This allows the airbag to be
fully deployed.
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Always lean against the backrest while
driving. Do not lean forwards or lean
against the door or side window. You may
otherwise be in the deployment area of the
airbags.
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Always keep your feet on the floor. Do not
put your feet on the dashboard, for example.
Your feet may otherwise be in the deploy-
ment area of the airbag.
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When children are travelling in the vehi-
cle, follow the related additional notes
(Y page 34).
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Always properly stow and secure objects.
Objects in the vehicle interior may limit an
airbag's ability to function correctly.
Therefore, always make sure that:
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There are no people, animals or objects
between the vehicle occupants and an air-
bag.
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There are no objects between the seat, the
door and the door pillar (B-pillar).
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No hard objects, e.g. coat hangers, are
hanging on the grab handles or coat hooks.
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No accessories, such as cup holders, are
attached to the vehicle within the deploy-
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