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60Seats, restraintsAirbag systemThe airbag system consists of a
number of individual systems
depending on the scope of
equipment.
When triggered the airbags inflate
within milliseconds. They also deflate
so quickly that it is often unnoticeable during the collision.9 Warning
The airbag system deploys in an
explosive manner, repairs must be performed by skilled personnel
only.
9 Warning
Adding accessories that change
the vehicle's frame, bumper
system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, may keep the airbag
system from working properly. The operation of the airbag system can
also be affected by changing any
parts of the front seats, seat belts,
airbag sensing and diagnostic
module, steering wheel,
instrument panel, inner door seals including the speakers, any of the
airbag modules, ceiling or pillar
trim, front sensors, side impact
sensors or airbag wiring.
Notice
The airbag systems and belt
pretensioner control electronics are
located in the centre console area.
Do not put any magnetic objects in
this area.
Do not affix any objects onto the
airbag covers and do not cover them with other materials. Have damagedcovers replaced by a workshop.
Each airbag is triggered only once.
Have deployed airbags replaced by
a workshop. Furthermore, it may be
necessary to have the steering
wheel, the instrument panel, parts of
the panelling, the door seals,
handles and the seats replaced.
Do not make any modifications to
the airbag system as this will
invalidate the vehicle operating
permit.
Control indicator d for airbag
systems 3 110.
Child restraint systems on front passenger seat with airbag
systems
Warning according to ECE R94.02:
EN: NEVER use a rearward-facing
child restraint on a seat protected by
an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it;
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
DE: Nach hinten gerichtete
Kindersitze NIEMALS auf einem Sitz
verwenden, der durch einen davor
befindlichen AKTIVEN AIRBAG
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Seats, restraints63ET: ÄRGE kasutage tahapoole
suunatud lapseturvaistet istmel, mille
ees on AKTIIVSE TURVAPADJAGA
kaitstud iste, sest see võib
põhjustada LAPSE SURMA või
TÕSISE VIGASTUSE.
MT: QATT tuża trażżin għat-tfal li
jħares lejn in-naħa ta’ wara fuq sit
protett b’AIRBAG ATTIV quddiemu;
dan jista’ jikkawża l-MEWT jew
ĠRIEĦI SERJI lit-TFAL.
GA: Ná húsáid srian sábháilteachta
linbh cúil RIAMH ar shuíochán a
bhfuil mála aeir ag feidhmiú os a
chomhair. Tá baol BÁIS nó GORTÚ
DONA don PHÁISTE ag baint leis.
Beyond the warning required by
ECE R94.02, for safety reasons a
forward-facing child restraint system
must only be used subject to the
instructions and restrictions in the
table 3 69.
The airbag label is located on both
sides of the front passenger sun visor.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.Front airbag system
The front airbag system consists of
one airbag in the steering wheel and
one in the instrument panel on the
front passenger side. These can be
identified by the word AIRBAG.
The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.
9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 47.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
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Seats, restraints65The side airbag and curtain airbag
systems, the belt pretensioners and
all driver airbag systems will remain
active.
The front passenger airbag system
can be deactivated via a switch on the
passenger side of the instrument
panel.
Use the ignition key to choose the position:OFF
g:front passenger airbag is
deactivated and will not
inflate in the event of a
collision, control indicator
OFF g illuminates
continuously in the centre
consoleON
H:front passenger airbag is
active9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag in
combination with the use of a child restraint system, subject to the
instructions and restrictions in the
tables 3 69.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.
If the control indicator H illuminates
for approx. 60 seconds after the
ignition is switched on, the front
passenger airbag system will inflate
in the event of a collision.
If the control indicator g illuminates
after the ignition is switched on, the front passenger airbag system is
deactivated. It stays on while the
airbag is deactivated.
Change status only when the vehicle is stopped with the ignition off.
Status remains until the next change.
If d is indicated in the instrument
cluster permanently there is a fault in
the airbag system. Seek the
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66Seats, restraintsassistance of a workshop. The
airbags and belt pretensioners may
fail to trigger in the event of an
accident.
Control indicator for airbag and belt
tensioners 3 110.
Control indicator for airbag
deactivation 3 110.Child restraints
Child restraint systems9 Danger
If using a rear-facing child restraint
system on the front passenger
seat, the airbag system for the
front passenger seat must be
deactivated. This also applies to certain forward-facing child
restraint systems as indicated in
the tables 3 69.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.
Airbag label 3 60.
We recommend a child restraint system which is tailored specifically to the vehicle. For further information,
contact your workshop.
When a child restraint system is being
used, pay attention to the following
usage and installation instructions as
well as to those supplied with the child
restraint system.
With a child seat installed usage of
one or more seats in the same row
may not be allowed.
Always comply with local or national
regulations. In some countries, the
use of child restraint systems is
forbidden on certain seats.
Child restraint systems can be
fastened with:
● Three-point seat belt
● ISOFIX brackets
● Top-tether
Three-point seat belt
Child restraint systems can be
fastened by using a three-point seat
belt. Depending on the size of the
used child restraint systems and the
equipment of car, up to six child
restraint systems can be attached to
the rear seats. After fastening the
child restraint system the seat belt
has to be tightened.
Child restraint installation locations
3 69.
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68Seats, restraintsThe following child restraints are
recommended for the following
weight classes:
● Group 0+ :
Römer Baby-Safe Plus installed in the rearward facing position
with or without ISOFIX base for
children up to 13 kg
● Group I :
RÖMER Duo Plus ISOFIX with or without ISOFIX and Top-tether
for children from 9 kg to 18 kg
● Group II, Group III :
Römer Kidfix XP with or without
ISOFIX for children from 15 kg to
36 kg
The child is restrained by the seat belt.
The installation is permitted only
on the outer rear seats. The head restraint has to be removed.
● Group II, Group III :
Graco Booster for children from
15 kg to 36 kg
The child is restrained by the seat belt.The installation is permitted onthe front passenger seat or the
rear seats.
Ensure that the child restraint system to be installed is compatible with the
vehicle type.
Ensure that the mounting location of
the child restraint system within the
vehicle is correct, see following
tables.
Allow children to enter and exit the
vehicle only on the side facing away
from the traffic.
When the child restraint system is not in use, secure the seat with a seat beltor remove it from the vehicle.
Notice
Do not affix anything on the child
restraint systems and do not cover
them with any other materials.
A child restraint system which has
been subjected to stress in an
accident must be replaced.
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Seats, restraints69Child restraint installation locations
Permissible options for fastening a child restraint system with a three-point seat beltVivaro, without third seat row
Weight class
On front passenger seat, passenger airbag deactivatedSingle seat;
bench seat (outer seat)
bench seat (centre seat)
Group 0, Group 0+: up to 13 kgU 1,2XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgU 1,2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgU1,2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgU1,2XWeight classOn seats in the second row 6Group 0, Group 0+: up to 13 kgU3Group I: 9 to 18 kgU 3,4Group II: 15 to 25 kgU3,4Group III: 22 to 36 kgU3,4
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70Seats, restraintsVivaro Life, Vivaro with third seat row
Weight class
On front passenger seatSingle seat;
bench seat (outer seat)
bench seat (centre seat)
activated airbagdeactivated airbagGroup 0, Group 0+: up to 13 kgXU 1,2XGroup I: 9 to 18 kgUFU1,2XGroup II: 15 to 25 kgUFU1,2XGroup III: 22 to 36 kgUFU 1,2XWeight classOn rear seats (row 2 and 3)Group 0, Group 0+: up to 13 kgU3,5Group I: 9 to 18 kgU3,4,5Group II: 15 to 25 kgU3,4,5Group III: 22 to 36 kgU3,4,5U:universal suitability for forward-facing or rearward-facing child restraint systems in conjunction with three-point seat
beltUF:universal suitability for forward-facing child restraint systems in conjunction with three-point seat beltX:no child restraint system permitted in this weight class1:move seat forwards as far as necessary and adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position
to ensure that the belt runs forwards from the upper anchorage point
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Seats, restraints712:adjust seat backrest inclination as far as necessary to a vertical position to ensure that the belt is tight on the buckleside3:move the respective seat ahead of the child restraint system forwards as far as necessary and adjust its backrestinclination as far as necessary to a vertical position4:adjust the respective headrest as necessary or remove if required5:single seats: with a child seat installed on the centre seat, usage of outer seats is not allowed6:fixed seat bench; folding seat bench is in process of being approved