indicator lamp has gone out following
the initial check, interruptions and short
circuits in the airbag ignition circuit
and in the driver and passenger seat
belt buckle harnesses, and low voltage
in the entire system are detected and
indicated.
Note:
sufficient severity to meet the
deployment thresholds, will they
provide their supplemental
protection. The driver and passenger
should always wear the seat belts,
otherwise it is not possible for the
airbags to provide their intended
supplemental protection.
Heavy objects on passenger seat can
cause the front airbag to deploy in a
crash.
Side Impact Airbags
Warning!
The side impact "SRS" airbags are
designed to activate only in certain side
impacts. Only the side airbag on the
impacted side of the vehicle deploys.
The side impact airbag for the front
passenger deploys only if the seat is
occupied.
In cases of other frontal impacts,
roll-overs, other side impacts, rear
collisions, or other accidents without
sufficient forces, the airbag will not
be activated. The driver and
passengers will then be protected by
the fastened seat belts.
In the event a malfunction of the
"SRS" is indicated as outlined above,
the "SRS" may not be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recom-
mend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer immediately
to have the system checked;
otherwise the "SRS" may not be
activated when needed in an
accident, which could result in
Side impact airbags operate best in
conjunction with a properly positioned
and fastened seat belt.
We caution you not to rely on the
presence of an airbag in order to
avoid wearing your seat belt.
serious or fatal injury, or it might de-
ploy unexpectedly and unneccesarily
which could also result in injury.
Note:
The "SRS" is designed to reduce the
potential of injury in certain frontal,
front-angled and side impacts which
may cause injuries, however, no
system available today can totally
eliminate injuries and fatalities.
Heavy objects on passenger seat can
cause the side impact airbag to
deploy in a crash.
Front Airbags
The driver and passenger front "SRS"
airbags are designed to activate only in
certain frontal impacts. The passenger
front airbag deploys only if the
Important!
The "SRS" airbags are designed to
activate only in certain frontal or
side impacts. Only during these types
of impacts, if of
The activation of the "SRS"
temporarily releases a small amount
of dust from the airbags.
passenger seat is occupied.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free PDF Owner's Manual Download |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz S600, Mercedes-Benz W140 |
| Model Year | 1998 |
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| Publisher | mbusa.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz W140 |
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