Operation Manual

The side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side (front) deploys under the following condi-
tions:
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the OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is occupied or
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the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle
of the front-passenger seat
If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle,
the side impact air bag on the front-passenger
side deploys if an appropriate accident situation
occurs. In this case, deployment is independent
of whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Window curtain air bags
Window curtain air bags : are integrated into
the side of the roof frame and deployed in the
area from the A-pillar to the C-pillar.
When deployed, the window curtain air bag
enhances the level of protection for the head.
However, it does not protect the chest or arms.
In the event of a side impact, the window curtain
air bag is deployed on the side on which the
impact occurs.
If the system determines that they can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt, a window curtain air bag may be
deployed in other accident situations
(
Y page 57).
Cushion air bags
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y page 50).
The rear reclining seat is equipped with a cush-
ion air bag. If the seat backrest is reclined, the
cushion air bag can provide additional occupant
protection in the event of frontal collision situa-
tions. When triggered, the cushion air bag
deploys under the seat cushion. This helps pre-
vent the occupant from slipping off the seat
cushion.
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WARNING
If a child restraint system is installed and the
seat backrest is reclined too far backwards,
the cushion air bag may deploy by mistake in
the event of an accident. There is an increased
risk of injury.
When using a child restraint system, always
ensure that the seat is correctly adjusted and
that the backrest is almost vertical.
If you install a child restraint system on the rear
reclining seat, always observe:
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the instructions and safety notes in "Children
in the vehicle" (
Y page 61)
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the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) cat-
egorizes the person in the front-passenger seat.
Depending on that result, the front-passenger
front air bag is either enabled or deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
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the side impact air bag
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the window curtain air bag
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the Emergency Tensioning Devices
Prerequisites
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
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with the seat belt fastened correctly
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in an almost upright position with their back
against the seat backrest
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with their feet resting on the floor, if possible
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classifica-
tion, e.g. because the front passenger:
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transfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
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sits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
Occupant safety
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Safety
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