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Airbag system
remain lit, or if it is lit t ogether with the con-
tr ol lamp T on the instrument panel, there
may be a fault in the airbag system ››› .
WARNING
In the event of a fault in the airbag and seat
belt t ensioner syst
em, the airbags and seat
belts may not trigger correctly, may fail to
trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly.
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are triggered, respectively ››
› Fig. 13
››› Fig. 14.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front
airbag system gives the front occupants ad-
ditional protection for the head and chest in
the event of a severe frontal collision ››› .
Their special design all o
ws the controlled es-
cape of the propellant gas when an occu-
pant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the
head and chest are protected by the airbag.
After the collision, the airbag deflates suffi-
ciently to allow visibility. WARNING
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Safe transportation of children
Fitting and using child seats Fig. 21
Airbag sticker: on the passenger side
sunshade blind Fig. 22
Airbag sticker: on the rear frame of the
passenger side door Warnings about fitting a child seat
T
ak
e the following general warnings into ac-
count if you are going to fit a child seat. They
are valid for all child seats regardless of their
attachment system.
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with such force that it can cause serious or
f at
al injuries. Children up to 12 years old
should always travel on the rear seat.
Therefore we strongly recommend you to
transport children on the rear seats. This is
the safest location in the vehicle. Alternative-
ly, the front passenger airbag can be disa-
bled with a key-operated switch ››› page 24.
When transporting children, use a child seat
suitable for the age and size of each child
››› page 28. WARNING
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Safe transportation of children
Child seats with the “ISOFIX” and Top Tether*
att achment syst
em are available from Tech-
nical Services. WARNING
The retaining rings are designed only for
use with “ISOFIX” and T op T
ether* system
child seats.
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Self-help
Emergencies
Self -help
Emer
gency equipment
First aid kit, warning triangle and
fire extinguishers* Fig. 26
In the boot: storage compartment for
the w arning triangl
e Warning triangle
The use of r
efl
ective warning triangles is
obligatory in emergencies in some countries.
As are the first aid kit and a set of spare light
bulbs.
Depending on the vehicle’s equipment, the
warning triangle can be found in a compart-
ment located under the cover of the load
area of the luggage compartment ››› Fig. 26. First aid kit
The first aid kit must comply with legal r
e-
quirements. Check the expiry date of the
contents of the first aid kit.
Fire extinguisher
A fire extinguisher can be stored in a holder in
the passenger seat footwell.
The fire extinguisher must conform to legal
requirements, be ready for use and be
checked regularly. Check the certification
seal on the extinguisher. WARNING
Loose objects in the vehicle interior can be
viol ently thr
own in case of a sudden ma-
noeuvre or braking and especially in acci-
dents causing serious injury.
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Screwdriver with hexagon socket in the
handl e f
or screwing and unscrewing the
wheel nuts
Adapter for the anti-theft bolt
Towing eye, removable
Hook for extracting the central wheel
trims*
Wheel spanner
Clip for removing the wheel bolt caps
Some of the items listed are only provided in
certain model versions, or are optional extras. WARNING
If loose, the vehicle tool kit and anti-punc-
t ur
e kit could be thrown violently in the
passenger compartment in case of sudden
manoeuvres, sudden braking and acci-
dents, and could cause serious injuries.
