The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol.
When enabled, an airbag can provide additional protection for the respective vehicle occupant.
AIRBAG | Potential protection for: |
|---|---|
Driver's airbag, front passenger airbag | Head and ribcage |
Window airbag | Head |
Side airbag | Ribcage, also pelvis for front seat occupants |
If the front passenger front airbag is enabled, a child on the front passenger seat may be struck by the front passenger airbag during an accident.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint system on a seat with an ENABLED FRONT AIRBAG, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD can occur.
When fitting a child restraint system to the front passenger seat, observe the vehicle-specific information More. Also, always observe the notes on rearward-facing or forward-facing child restraint systems on the front passenger seat.
Vehicles with automatic front passenger airbag shutoff:
The front passenger airbag can only be deployed in an accident if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off. If the front passenger seat is occupied, make sure, both before and during the journey, that the status of the front passenger airbag is correct More.
There are heavy objects on the front passenger seat.
The seat belt tongue is engaged in the seat belt buckle of the front passenger seat and the front passenger seat is unoccupied.
Depending on the detected accident situation, the window airbag on the front passenger side may deploy. The airbag is deployed regardless of whether the front passenger seat is occupied.
The cushionbag offers additional occupant protection in the event of frontal impacts. When activated, the cushionbag deploys under the seat cushion. This helps prevent the vehicle occupant from slipping off the seat cushion.
If you install a child restraint system on the reclining rear seat, always observe the additional notes More.