2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 66
2002 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 62 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Front airbags The driver and passenger front airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold. The passenger front airbag deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied, and the 7 indicator lamp in the dashboard is not illuminated. Note: Heavy objects on the passenger seat can appear to the "SRS" to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash exceeding the appropriate threshold. Side impact airbags The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only the side impact airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploy. The passenger side impact airbag deploys only if the passenger seat is occupied. Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt. Note: Heavy objects on passenger seat can cause the passenger door side impact airbag to deploy in a crash. Important! Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal (front airbags) impacts, or side (side impact airbags) impacts which exceed preset thresholds. Only during these types of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds, will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passenger must always wear their seat belts, otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their intended supplemental protection.
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