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WARNING
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Any work on the belt tensioner system, including the removal and installa-
tion of system components because of other repair work, must only be car-
ried out by a specialist garage.
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If the belt tensioners have been deployed, it is then necessary to replace
the entire system.
Note
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The belt tensioners can also be deployed if the seat belts are not fastened.
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Smoke is generated when the belt tensioners are deployed. This is not an in-
dication of a fire in the vehicle.
Reversible belt tensioners
As part of the proactive passenger protection system, reversible seat belts in-
crease the safety of the belted up driver and front passenger.
In critical driving situations the seat belt is tensioned tightly over the body and
then released again by the reversible belt tensioner.
Further information » page 251, Proactive passenger protection (Crew Protect
Assist).
Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
As a supplement to the seat belts, the airbag system provides additional pas-
senger protection in the event of severe frontal and side collisions.
The best possible protective effect of the airbag can only be achieved if the
seat belts are applied properly. The airbag is not a substitute for the seat
belts.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the warning light
in the instrument cluster » page 44.
System description
Fig. 20 Airbag installation points
Airbag installation points » Fig. 20
Front airbags
Driver’s knee airbag
Front side airbags
Rear side airbags
Head airbags
A
B
C
D
E
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Airbag system
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