Seats, restraints 41The side airbag system consists of anairbag in each front seat backrest.The location is identified by the wordAIRBAG.The side airbag system is triggered inthe event of a side impact of a certainseverity. The ignition must beswitched on.The inflated airbags cushion theimpact, thereby reducing the risk ofinjury to the upper body and pelvis inthe event of a side-on collisionconsiderably.9 WarningKeep the area in which the airbaginflates clear of obstructions.NoteOnly use protective seat covers thathave been approved for the vehicle.Be careful not to cover the airbags.Curtain airbag systemThe curtain airbag system consists ofan airbag in the roof frame on eachside. The location is identified by theword AIRBAG on the roof pillars.The curtain airbag system is triggeredin the event of a side-on impact of acertain severity. The ignition must beswitched on.The 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.