46 Seats, restraintsCurtain airbag systemThe curtain airbag system consists ofan airbag in the roof frame on eachside. This can be identified by theword AIRBAG on the roof pillars.The curtain airbag system is triggeredin the event of a side-on impact ofa certain severity. The ignition mustbe switched on.The inflated airbags cushion theimpact, thereby reducing the risk ofinjury to the head in the event ofa side-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.Airbag deactivationThe front passenger airbag systemhas to be deactivated if a childrestraint system is to be fitted on thisseat. The side airbag and curtainairbag systems, the beltpretensioners and all driver airbagsystems will remain active.The front passenger airbag systemcan be deactivated via a key-operated switch on the right side ofthe instrument panel.
