Seats, restraints 51The 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 deactivationFront airbag and side airbag systemsfor the front passenger seat have tobe deactivated if a child restraintsystem is to be fitted on this seat. Thecurtain airbag system, 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.Use the ignition key to change theposition:* = front passenger airbags aredeactivated and will not inflatein the event of a collision.Control indicator * illuminatescontinuously. A child restraintsystem can be installed inaccordance with the Childrestraint installation locationschart 3 54. No adult personis allowed to occupy the frontpassenger seat.V = front passenger airbags areactive. A child restraint systemmust not be installed.9 DangerRisk of fatal injury for a child usinga child restraint system togetherwith activated front passengerairbag.Risk of fatal injury for an adultperson with deactivated frontpassenger airbag.
