Mercedes-benz 2013 E Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 45)

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WARNING

Air bags are designed to reduce the incidence

of injuries and fatalities in certain situations:

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frontal impacts (driver's and front-

passenger front air bags and driver's knee

bag)

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side impacts (side impact air bags, window

curtain air bags and pelvis air bags)

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rollover (window curtain air bags)

However, no system available today can

completely eliminate injuries and fatalities.

When the air bags are deployed, a small

amount of powder is released. The powder

generally does not constitute a health hazard

and does not indicate that there is a fire in the

vehicle. In order to prevent potential

breathing difficulties, you should leave the

vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. If you

have any breathing difficulty but cannot get

out of the vehicle after the air bag inflates,

then get fresh air by opening a window or

door.

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WARNING

In order to reduce the potential danger of

injuries caused during the deployment of the

front air bags, the driver and front passenger

must always be correctly seated and wear

their seat belts.

For maximum protection in the event of a

collision, you must always be in the normal

seat position with your back against the

backrest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure

that it is correctly positioned on your body.

As the air bag inflates with considerable

speed and force, a proper seating position

and correct positioning of the hands on the

steering wheel will help to keep you at a safe

distance from the air bag. Occupants who are

not wearing their seat belt, are not seated

properly or are too close to the air bag can be

seriously injured or killed by an air bag, as it

inflates with great force instantaneously:

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sit with the seat belt fastened correctly and

in a position that is as upright as possible

with your back against the backrest.

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move the driver's seat as far back as

possible, still permitting proper operation

of vehicle controls. The distance from the

center of the driver's chest to the center of

the air bag cover on the steering wheel

must be at least 10 inches (25 cm). You

should be able to accomplish this by

adjusting the seat and steering wheel. If

you have any difficulties, please contact an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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do not lean your head or chest close to the

steering wheel or dashboard.

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only hold the steering wheel on the outside.

Placing hands and arms inside the rim can

increase the risk and potential severity of

hand/arm injury if the driver front air bag

inflates.

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adjust the front-passenger seat as far back

as possible from the dashboard when the

seat is occupied.

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occupants, especially children, should

never place their bodies or lean their heads

in the area of the door where the side

impact air bag inflates. This could result in

serious or fatal injuries should the side

impact air bag be deployed. Always sit as

upright as possible, wear the seat belt

properly and use an appropriately sized

infant restraint, toddler restraint or booster

seat recommended for the size and weight

of the child.

Failure to follow these instructions can result

in severe injuries to you or other occupants.

Occupant safety

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Safety

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