Mercedes-Benz E-class 1997 Special Settings - Manual (Page 25)

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the initial check, interruptions or short
circuits in the airbag ignition circuit
and in the driver and passenger seat
belt buckle harnesses, and low voltage
in the entire system are detected and
indicated.
In the event a malfunction of the "SRS"
is indicated as outlined above, the
"SRS" may not be operational. We
strongly recommend that you visit an
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
immediately to have the system
checked; otherwise the "SRS" may not
be activated when needed.
Front Airbags
The driver and front passenger "SRS"
airbags are designed to activate only in
certain frontal and front-angled
impacts.
The front passenger airbag deploys
only if the passenger seat is occupied.
Note:
Do not place heavy objects on front
passenger seat, otherwise the front
airbag may deploy.
Side Impact Airbags
The side impact "SRS" airbags are
designed to activate only in certain side
impacts. Only the impacted side airbag
deploys.
The passenger side airbag deploys
only, if the seat is occupied.
Note:
Do not place heavy objects on front
passenger seat, otherwise the side
airbag may deploy.
Important!
The "SRS" airbags are designed to
activate only in certain frontal,
front-angled or side impacts. 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
should always wear the seat belts,
otherwise it is not possible for the
airbags to provide their intended
supplemental protection.
In cases of other frontal impacts, roll-
overs, other side impacts, rear
collisions, or other accidents without
sufficient forces, the airbag will not
be activated.
The driver and passengers will then
be protected by the fastened seat
belts.
We caution you not to rely on the
presence of an airbag in order to
avoid wearing your seat belt.
The "SRS" is designed to reduce the
potential of injury in certain frontal,
front-angled and side impacts which
may cause injuries, however, no
system available today can totally
eliminate injuries and fatalities.
The activation of the "SRS"
temporarily releases a small amount
of dust from the air-bags. This dust,
however, is neither injurious to your
health, nor does it indicate a fire in
the vehicle.
The service life of the airbags
extends to the date indicated on the
label located on the driver-side door
latch post. To provide continued
reliability after that date, they
should be inspected by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer at that time
and replaced when necessary.