Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Occupant safety
The air bags will not deploy in impacts
which do not exceed the system’s deploy-
ment thresholds. You will then be protec-
ted by the fastened seat belts.
The front passenger front air bag will only
be deployed if:
ț
the system, based on OCS sensor read-
ings, senses that the front passenger
seat is occupied
ț
the
59 indicator lamp in
the center console is not lit
(
ț
the impact exceeds a preset deploy-
ment threshold
Side impact air bags, window curtain
air bags
1 Front side impact air bag
2 Window curtain air bag
3 Rear side impact air bag
(second-row seats, USA only)
The side impact air bags and window
curtain air bags are deployed:
ț
on the impacted side of the vehicle
ț
in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-
ment threshold
ț
independently of the front air bags
Warning!
G
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the addi-
tion of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or addition of components to
the doors creates a risk of rendering the
side impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.