Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 54)

function of the sensors being impaired. The air

bags might therefore not function properly

any more. Consequently, the air bags cannot

protect vehicle occupants as they are

designed to do. There is an increased risk of

injury.

Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.

Always have work on the doors or door pan-

eling carried out at a qualified specialist work-

shop.

Front air bags

Driver's air bag : deploys in front of the

steering wheel. Front-passenger front air

bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove

box.

When deployed, the front air bags offer addi-

tional head and thorax protection for the

occupants in the front seats.

The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp

informs you about the status of the front-

passenger front air bag (Y page 45).

Front-passenger front air bag ; will only

deploy if:

R

the system, based on the OCS weight sen-

sor readings, detects that the front-

passenger seat is occupied (Y page 54)

R

the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp is not lit (Y page 55)

R

the restraint system control unit predicts a

high accident severity

Driver's knee bag

Driver's knee bag : deploys under the steer-

ing column. The driver's knee bag is triggered

together with the front air bag.

The driver's knee bag offers additional thigh,

knee and lower leg protection for the occu-

pant in the driver's seat.

Side impact air bags

G

WARNING

Unsuitable seat covers could restrict or even

prevent the deployment of the air bags inte-

grated into the seats. Consequently, the air

bags cannot protect vehicle occupants as

they are designed to do. In addition, the func-

tion of the Occupant Classification System

(OCS) could be restricted. This poses an

increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.

You should only use seat covers that have

been approved for the respective seat by

Mercedes-Benz.

Example: Coupe

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Occupant safety

Safety

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