44 Seats, restraintsThe 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. This can be identified by theword AIRBAG on the headlining trim.The curtain airbag system is triggeredin the event of an accident of a certainseverity. The ignition needs to 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.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 belttensioners and all driver airbagsystems will remain active.
