2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 96
2002 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Side impact airbags, window curtain airbags Side impact airbags The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only the side impact airbags on the impacted side of the vehicle deploy. 4 The side impact airbag for the front passenger deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied. Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt. 3 Note: Heavy objects on front passenger seat can cause the front passenger-side impact airbag to deploy in a crash. Window curtain airbag The head protection window curtain airbags afford greater protection against injuries to the head and upper body. They fill up in the area between the A and C pillars (see arrows) between the side windows and an occupant's head. The window curtain airbags are designed to activate only in certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only the head protection window curtain airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys. 3 P91.60-0699-26 3 Side impact airbags 4 Window curtain airbags Restraint systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 93 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index