Mercedes-Benz E-class 1998 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Manual (Page 5)

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The activation of the "SRS"
temporarily releases a small amount of
dust from the airbags.
This dust, however, is neither
injurious to your health, nor does it
indicate a fire in the vehicle.
The service life of the airbags extends
to the date indicated on the label
located on the driver-side door latch
post. To provide continued reliability
after that date, they should be
inspected by an authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer at that time and replaced
when necessary.
Warning!
It is very important for your safety to
always be in a properly seated position
and to wear your seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of
a collision always be in normal seated
position with your back against the
seat back. Fasten your seat belt and
ensure that it is properly positioned on
the body.
Since the airbag inflates with
considerable speed and force, a proper
seating and hands on steering wheel
position will help to Keep you in a safe
distance from the airbag:
•
Sit properly belted in an upright
position with your back against
the seat back.
•
Adjust the driver seat as far as
possible rearward, still
permitting proper operation of
vehicle controls.
•
Do not lean with your head or
chest close to the steering wheel
or dashboard.
•
Keep hands on the outside of
steering wheel rim. Placing hands
and arms inside the rim can
increase the risk and potential
severity of hand/arm injury when
airbag inflates.
•
Adjust the front passenger seat
rearward as far as possible from
the dash board when the seat is
occupied.
•
Children 12 years old and under
must never ride in the front seat,
except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart™
compatible child seat, which
operates with the BabySmart™
system installed in the vehicle to
deactivate the passenger side front
airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the
airbag when it inflates in a crash. If
this happens, serious or fatal
injury will result.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in severe injuries to you
or other occupants.