Driver’s knee airbagFig. 151
Driver's knee airbag below the steering column
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 179.
The driver's knee airbag offers adequate protection for the driver's legs. The driver's knee airbag
A
is located in the lower part of the dash panel below
the steering column » Fig. 151.
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the driver's knee airbag and front airbags
are deployed.
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with the
fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the legs of the driver is thus reduced.
WARNING■ Adjust the driver's seat in a forward/back direction so that there is a gap of
at least 10cm between the legs B and the dash panel in the vicinity of the
knee airbag » Fig. 151. If it is not possible to meet this requirement due to your
body size, visit a specialist garage.■
The surface of the airbag module in the lower part of the dash panel below
the steering column not have stickers attached, be covered or modified in any
other way. This part should only be cleaned with a cloth that is dry or has
been moistened with water. No objects must be attached to the cover of the
airbag module or located within the immediate vicinity.
■
Do not attach any bulky and heavy objects (bunch of keys etc.) to the igni-
tion key. These can be ejected by the knee airbag when it is deployed and can
cause injuries.
Side airbagsFig. 152
Location of the side airbag in the driver's seat / gas-filled side air-
bags
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 179.
In the event of severe side collisions, the side airbag system provides additional
protection for the upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) of passengers in the ve-
hicle.
The front side airbags are housed in the upholstery of the seat backrests of the
front seats » Fig. 152 -
.
The rear side airbags are located between the entrance area and the seat back-
rest.
When the side airbags » Fig. 152 -
are deployed, the head airbag and belt ten-
sioner are also automatically deployed on the relevant side.
The load of the occupants is cushioned when plunging into the fully inflated air-
bag and the risk of injury to the entire upper body (chest, stomach and pelvis) is
reduced on the side facing the door.
181Airbag system
›Grasp the end of the wrench and turn the bolt against the direction of the ar-
row » Fig. 179 until it is tight.WARNINGUndo the wheel bolts only a little (about one turn) provided that the vehicle
has not yet been jacked up. Otherwise the wheel could come off and fall down
– risk of injury!
Note
If it proves difficult to undo the bolts, carefully apply pressure to the end of the
wrench with your foodt. Keep hold of the vehicle when doing so, and make sure
you keep your footing.
Raising the vehicle
Fig. 180
Jacking points for positioning
lifting jack
Fig. 181
Attach lifting jack
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 229.
Position the car jack below the jacking point that is closest to the faulty
wheel » Fig. 180 . The jacking point is located directly below the engraving in the
lower sill.
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Insert the crank into the mount on the car jack » page 228.
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Position the lifting jack below the jacking point with the crank and move it up
until its claw is positioned below the vertical web of the lower sill.
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Align the lifting jack so that its claw grasps the web » Fig. 181 - .
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Support the base plate of the jack with its entire surface resting on level ground
and ensure that the lever is located in a vertical position to the area where the
claw grasps the web » Fig. 181 -
.
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Continue turning up the jack until the wheel is just about lifted off the ground.
WARNING■
Only raise the vehicle at the attachment points.■Choose a flat and firm surface for jacking the vehicle.
Securing wheels against theft
Fig. 182
Principle sketch: Anti-theft
wheel bolt with adapter
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings on page 229.
The anti-theft wheel bolts can only be removed/tightened with the aid of the
adapter » page 228 , Vehicle tool kit .
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Pry the cover off the anti-theft wheel bolt.
231Emergency equipment and self-help
