Operation Manual

98 Seats, Interior
The curtain airbags will not be triggered in
the event of
z the ignition is switched off,
z frontal collisions,
z accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z collisions involving a rear impact,
z side-on collisions outside the passenger
cell.
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Control indicator v for airbag systems
The function of the airbag systems is
monitored electronically together with the
seat occupancy recognition 3 and belt
tensioner systems and the deployable anti-
roll bars 3. Their operational readiness is
indicated by a control indicator v. When
the ignition is switched on, the control
indicator illuminates for approx. 4 seconds.
If it does not illuminate, does not go out
after 4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
systems, seat occupancy recognition 3 or
belt tensioner systems, or in the deployable
anti-roll bars 3, see page 87. The systems
may fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Deployment of the airbags is indicated by
continuous illumination of v.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied.
9 Warning
There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates. Do not place
the hands or arms on the covers of the
airbag systems. Important information –
see page101.
The three-point seat belt must always be
correctly fitted – see page 88.
9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault eliminated
immediately by a workshop.