Limited protection provided by airbags
WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the cover of an airbag
If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag may no longer function correctly.
Never modify the cover of an airbag and do not affix objects to it.
The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol More.
WARNING Risk of injury or death due to the use of unsuitable seat covers
Due to unsuitable seat covers, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as intended.
In addition, the operation of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff could be restricted.
You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the corresponding seats by Mercedes-Benz.
WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctioning sensors in the door
The function of the airbags can be impaired due to modifications or incorrect work performed on the doors or door trim, or if the doors are damaged.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.
Always have work on the doors or door trim carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed airbag
A deployed airbag no longer offers any protection.
Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop in order to have the deployed airbag replaced.
Have deployed airbags replaced immediately.