2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 64
2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Occupant safety Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags The side impact airbags 1 and 2 and the window curtain airbags 3 are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system's deployment threshold. The front passenger side impact airbag 1 will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occupied. The window curtain airbags 3 fill up the area between the A and C pillars (see arrows). 1 Front side impact airbags 2 Rear side impact airbags 3 Window curtain airbag The side impact airbags and window curtain airbags are deployed: on the impacted side of the vehicle in impacts exceeding a preset deployment threshold independently of the front airbags Seat belts When the engine is started, the seat belt non-usage warning lamp < illuminates to remind you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts. If the driver's seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt non-usage warning lamp < illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six seconds when the engine is started. The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Even where this is not the case, all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion. Information on fastening seat belts is found in the "Getting started" section ( page 40). 64