44 Seats, restraintsThe inflated airbags cushion theimpact, thereby reducing the risk ofinjury to the head in the event of aside-on impact considerably.9 WarningKeep the area in which the airbaginflates clear of obstructions.The hooks on the handles in theroof frame are only suitable forhanging up light articles ofclothing, without coat hangers. Donot keep any items in theseclothes.Knee airbag systemThe knee airbags are located belowthe steering column and below theglovebox.With knee airbags, the wordAIRBAG will appear on the lowerportion of the instrument panel.The knee airbag system is triggeredin the event of a front-end impact of acertain severity. The ignition needs tobe switched on.The inflated airbags cushion theimpact, thereby reducing the risk ofinjury to the lower body of the frontseat occupants considerably.Keep the area in which the airbaginflates clear of obstructions.Airbag deactivationFront airbag and knee airbag systemsfor the front passenger seat must bedeactivated if a child restraint systemis to be fitted on this seat. The curtainand side airbag systems, the beltpretensioners and all driver airbagsystems will remain active.The front passenger airbag systemcan be deactivated via a key-operated switch located inside theglovebox.
