Safety, Occupant safety – Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual
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Do not touch the airbag parts. Have deployed
airbags replaced immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The airbag installation locations are identified
by the AIRBAG symbol.
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After an airbag has been deployed, have
the vehicle towed to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop, even if your vehicle
can still be driven.
Front airbags
The front airbags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
Driver's airbag : deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air-
bag ; deploys in front of and above the glove
compartment.
They are deployed:
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at the start of an accident with a high rate
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
longitudinal direction.
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if the system determines that airbag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt.
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independently of other airbags in the vehi-
cle.
The release time of the front airbags is
dependant upon the use of the seat belt.
Vehicles with automatic child seat recog-
nition in the front-passenger seat: the
front-passenger front airbag is only activated
if the system determines that the front-
passenger seat is occupied. The PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp on the centre
console does not light up (
If a child restraint system is fitted to the front-
passenger seat and the PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp on the centre console is
not on:
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a child restraint system without a trans-
ponder for automatic child seat recognition
has been fitted or
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a child restraint system with a transponder
has been fitted incorrectly
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Do not place heavy objects on the front-
passenger seat. This could cause the sys-
tem to identify the seat as being occupied.
In the event of an accident, the restraint
systems on the front-passenger side may
be triggered and have to be replaced.
Driver's kneebag
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The driver's kneebag is only available in
certain countries.
The driver's kneebag increases protection of
the driver against:
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knee injuries
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thigh injuries
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lower leg injuries
Driver's kneebag : is always deployed along
with the driver's airbag and inflates under-
neath the steering column.
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