Seats, restraints 479 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. 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 needsto be 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 in the roof frame areonly suitable for hanging up lightarticles of clothing, without coathangers. Do not keep any items inthese clothes.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 belt tensionersand all driver airbag systems willremain active.The front passenger airbag systemcan be deactivated via a key-operated switch on the right side ofthe instrument panel.
