2021 MERCEDES-BENZ V-CLASS Owners Manual

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NRCS2P 0.003 W/kg2 W/kg
NTG7RSU 0.07 W/kg2 W/kg
NTG7 MID, NTG7 HIGH, NTG7
PREMIUM, NTG7 PREMIUM-
PLUS, NTG7 MID LFT2, NTG7
HIGH LFT2, NTG7 PREMIUM
LFT2, NTG7 PREMIUMPLUS
LFT2 0.08 W/kg
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RAMSES 1.0 and 1.1 0.036 W/kg2 W/kg
NTG6N MID/ENTRY
NTG6N HIGH
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Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics
Dela wareDrive, Tongwell
Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA
England Jack
Jack
Copy and translation of
the original declaration of
conformity:
EC declar EC declar ation of conf
ation of conf or
ormity
mity
1.
The undersigned, representing
Manufacturer:
BRANO a.s.
74741 Hradec nad Mor avicí, Opavská 1000,
The Czech Republic
ID No.: 64-387-5933
VA T No.: CZ64-387-5933
her ewith declares under our sole responsibility that
th e product:
2. a)
Na me:
Jack
Ty pe: 22 22
General no
tes

A) A 164 580 02 18, A 166 580 01 18
B) A 240 580 00 18
C) A 639 580 02 18
Ye ar of manufacture: 2015
Complies with all releva nt pr ovisions
Directive No. 2006/42/EC
b)
Description and purpose of use:
The jack is only intended forra ising the speci/ed
ve hicle in accordance with the operating inst ruc-
tions a1xed tothe jac k.
3.
Re fere nce data of the harmonised standards or
speci/cations
A) ISO 4063, EN ISO 14341- A,DBL 7382.20, MBN
10435, AS 2693
B) ISO 4063, ISO 14341- A,DBL 7392.10, MBN
10435
C) DBL 7392.10, DBL 8230.10
Te ch nical documentation of the product is stored
at the premises of the manufacturer. The person
re sponsible for assembling thete ch nical documen-
ta tion of the product: Head of thete ch nical
department Brano a.s.
4.
Hradec nad Mor avicí
City
5.
05.05.2015
Date
Signed by:
Director of Quality Diagnos Diagnos
tics connection
tics connection
The diagnostics connection is a tech nical inter face
in theve hicle. It is used, forex ample, in the con-
te xt of repair and maintenance workor forre ading
out vehicle data in a specialist workshop. Diagnos-
tic devices should therefore only be connected in a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due tocon-
necting devices tothe diagnostics connec-
tion
If yo u connect devices tothe diagnostics con-
nection of theve hicle, the function of vehicle
systems and operating saf ety may be impaired. #
For saf etyre asons, werecommend that
yo u only use and connect products
appr ovedby yo ur Mercedes-Benz service
centre. &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of accident due toobjects
in the driver's foot we ll
Objects in the driver's foot we ll may impede
pedal tr avel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardises the operating and road saf ety
of theve hicle. #
Stow all objects in theve hicle securely
so that they cannot getinto the driver's
fo ot we ll. #
Always /t the 0oor mats securely and as
prescribed in order toensure that there
is alw ays su1cient room forth e pedals. #
Do not use loose 0oor mats and do not
place 0oor mats on top of one ano ther. *
N NOOTE
TE Battery discharging from using devi-
ces connected tothe diagnostics connec-
tion Using devices at
the diagnostics connection
drains the batter y. #
Check thech arge leve l of the batter y. #
Ifth ech arge leve l is lo w,charge the bat-
te ry, e.g. bydriving a considerable dis-
ta nce. The connection and use of ano
ther device on the
diagnostics connection can ha vethefo llowing
e.ects:
R Malfunctions in theve hicle system
R Perm anent damage tovehicle components Gene
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Please
referto thewa rranty term s and conditions
re ga rding this.
In addition, connecting equipment tothe diagnos-
tics connection can lead toemissions monitoring
information being reset, forex ample. This may lead
to theve hicle failing tomeet there qu irements of
th e next emissions inspection during the main
inspection. N
No
ot
tes on c
es on c hang
hanges t
es to t
o the engine output
he engine output
Output increases can cause:
R Change the emission values.
R Lead tomalfunctions.
R Result in conse quential damage.
The operating saf ety of theve hicle is not guaran-
te ed in all situations.
If th eve hicle's engine output is increased:
R Tyres, suspension, brake system and engine
cooling system must be adap tedto the
increase engine output.
R Vehicle must be recerti/ed.
R Report changes in output tothe accident insur-
ance body.
This will otherwise lead tothe in validation of the
ve hicle's general ope rating permit and its insur-
ance co verage.
If yo u sell theve hicle, inform the buyer of any alter-
ations totheve hicle's engine output. This may
constitute a punishable o.ence under national leg-
islation. Quali/ed
Quali/ed
specialis
specialist w
t work
ork shop
shop
A quali/ed specialist workshop has the necessary
special skills, tools and quali/cations tocor rectly
car ryout any necessary workon your vehicle. This
particular lyapplies towo rkreleva nt tosaf ety.
Alw ays ha vethefo llowing workon theve hicle car-
ri ed out at a quali/ed specialist workshop:
R Safety-re leva nt wo rks
R Service and maintenance work
R Repair work
R Modi/cations as well as installations and con-
ve rsions
R Workon electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz service centre forth is purpose. V
V
ehicle r
ehicle r egis
egistrtration
ation
Mercedes-Benz may ask its service centres to
car ryout tech nical inspections on cer tain vehicles.
The quality or saf ety of theve hicle is impr oved as a
re sult of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehicle
ch ecks if it has your registration data.
In thefo llowing cases your vehicle may not be reg-
istered toyouye t:
R you did not pur chase your vehicle at an author-
ised specialist dealer.
R your vehicle has not yetbeen inspected at a
Mercedes-Benz service centre.
It is advisable toregister your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz service cent re.
Inform Mercedes-Benz as soon as possible about
any change in address or vehicle ownership. Yo u
can do this, forex ample, at a Mercedes-Benz
service cent re. Corr Corr
ect use of t
ect use of t he v
he vehicle
ehicle
If yo ure mo vewarning stic kers,yo u or others may
fa ilto recognise the dangers. Lea vewarning stic k-
ers in position.
Obser vethefo llowing information in particular
when operating theve hicle:
R safety no tes in these Operating Instructions
R tech nical data forth eve hicle
R tra1c rules and regulations
R laws per taining tomo torve hicles and saf ety
standa rds &
W WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of /re and accident when
transporting substances which are hazard-
ous tohealth or react agg ressively
Gases and 0uids can even escape from con-
ta iners which are fully closed.
This can adversely a.ect your concentration
during the journey and your health. Electronic
component parts may also experience mal-
functions, short circuits or system failures. #
Do not st owor transport any substances
which are hazardous tohealth and/or
agg ressively reactive in theve hicle inte-
ri or. 24 24
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tes

Substances
that constitute a health hazard or
re act agg ressively include, forex ample:
R solvents
R fuel
R oil and grease
R cleaning agents
R acid Inf
Inf
or
ormation on t
mation on t he REAC
he REACH dirH directive
ective
EU and EFT
EU and EFT A countr
A countries only:
ies onl y:
The REA CH directive (Directive (EC) No.
1907/2006, Article 33) stipulates a duty tosupply
information about subs tances of very high conce rn
(SVHCs).
Mercedes‑Benz AGacts tothe best of its kno wl-
edge toprev ent these SVHCs from being used and
to enable customers tosafely handle these sub-
stances. There are SVHCs known to
Mercedes‑Benz AG, according tosupplier informa-
tion and internal product information, found in indi-
vidual components of this vehicle in quantities of
ov er 0.1 percent byweight.
Fu rther information can be obtained at thefo llo w-
ing addresses:
R https://reach.daimler.com/de/home/
R https://reach.daimler.com/en/home/ N No
ot
tes f
es f or per
or per sons wit
sons wit h electr
h electronic medical aids
onic medical aids
Mercedes-Benz AGcannot, despite carefully de vel-
oping vehicle systems, comple tely rule out the
interaction of vehicle systems with elect ronic med-
ical aids such as ca rdiac pacemake rs.
In addition, there are components built into the
ve hicle that, rega rdless of the operating status of
yo ur vehicle, can generate magnetic /elds on a par
with permanent magnets. These /elds can be
fo und, forex ample, in the area around the multi-
media and sound system or also in the seating
area, depending on theve hicle equipment.
Fo rth is reason, thefo llowing can occur in isolated
cases, depending on the aids used:
R medical aids malfunctioning
R adverse health e.ects
Obser vethe no tes and warnings of the manufac-
turer of the medical aids; if in doubt, contact the
device manufacturer and/or your doctor. If there is
continuing uncer tainty concerning the possibility
of medical aids malfunctioning, Mercedes-Benz AGre
commends using only fewelectrical vehicle sys-
te ms and/or maintaining a distance from the com-
ponents.
Only ha verepairs and maintenance workinthe
area of thefo llowing components car ried out by a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop:
R vehicle components car rying live voltage
R transmission aerials
R multimedia system and sound system
If yo u ha veany queries or suggestions, consult a
qu ali/ed specialist workshop. Im Im
plied w
plied w arr
arranty
anty
* NO
NOTE
TEDamage totheve hicle arising from
violation of these operating inst ructions. Damage
totheve hicle can arise from violation
of these operating inst ructions.
Such damage is not co veredby either the Limi-
te dWa rranty or the new or used-vehicle war-
ra nty. #
Obser vethe inst ructions in these operat-
ing inst ructions on proper operation of
yo ur vehicle as well as rega rding possible
ve hicle damage. QR codes f
QR codes f
or r
or rescue card
escue card
The QR code stic kers are a1xed tothe B-pillar on
th e driver's and front passenger side. In theev ent
of an accident, emer gency services can use the
QR code toquickly de term ine the cor responding
re scue card foryo ur vehicle. The cur rent rescue
card contains the most impor tant information
about your vehicle in a compact form , e.g. the
ro uting of the electric lines.
Fu rther information can be obtained at https://
www.mercedes-benz.de/qr-code Dat
Dat
a st
a st or
orage
age Dat
Dat
a pr
a pr ocessing in t
ocessing in t he v
he vehicle
ehicle Electr
Electr
onic contr
onic contr ol units
ol units
Elect ronic control units are /t tedinyour vehicle.
Control units process data which, forex ample,
th ey receive from vehicle senso rs,ge nerate them-
sel ves or exch ange between themsel ves. Some
cont rol units are requ ired forth e safe operation of
yo ur vehicle, some assist you when driving, such General no
tes
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as driver assis
tance systems, while others enable
comfort or inf otainment functions.
The following pr ovides you with general informa-
tion rega rding data processing in theve hicle. Addi-
tional information rega rding exactly which data in
yo ur vehicle are collected, sa ved and transmitted
to third parties, and for what purpose, can be
fo und in the information directly related tothe
functional characteristics in question in their
re specti veoperating instructions. This information
is also available online and, depending on theve hi-
cle equipment, digitall y.
P
P er
er sonal data
sonal data
Every vehicle is identi/ed bya uni queve hicle iden-
ti/cation number. Depending on the countr y,this
ve hicle identi/cation number can be used by,for
ex ample, go vernmental authorities todeterm ine
th e identity of theow ner. There are other possibili-
ties for using data collected from theve hicle to
identify theow ner or driver, such as the licence
plate number.
Therefore, data generated or processed bycont rol
units may be attributable toa person or, under cer-
ta in conditions, become attributable toa person.
Depending on which vehicle data are available, it
may be possible tomake inferences about, for
ex ample, your driving behaviour, your location, your
ro ute or your use patterns.
Leg
Leg al r al req
equir
uir ements r
ements r eg
egar
arding t
ding t he disclosur
he disclosur e of
e of
data
data
If legally requ ired todo so, manufacturers are, in
individual cases, legally obliged toprov ide go vern-
mental entities, upon requ est and totheex tent
re qu ired, data stored bythe manufacturer. For
ex ample, this may be the case during the in vestiga-
tion of a criminal o.ence.
Go vernmental entities are themsel ves, in individual
cases and within the applicable legal frame work,
authorised toread out data from theve hicle. In the
case of an accident, information that can help with
an in vestigation can, therefore, be take n from the
airbag cont rol unit, forex ample.
Oper
Oper ational dat ational dat a in t
a in the v
he vehicle
ehicle
This is data rega rding the operation of theve hicle,
which ha vebeen processed bycont rol units.
This includes thefo llowing data, forex ample:
R vehicle status information such as the speed,
longitudinal acceleration, lateral acceleration, number of wheel
revo lutions or thefa stened
seat belts display
R ambient conditions, su chastempe rature, rain
sensor or distance sensor
Generall y,these are volatile data and will not be
stored be yond the period of operation but will only
be processed within theve hicle itself. Control
units, vehicle keys forex ample, oTen contain data
memories. Their use permits thete mp orary or per-
manent documentation of tech nical information
about theve hicle's operating state, component
loads, maintenance requ irements and tech nical
ev ents or faults.
Depending on thete ch nical equipment, thefo llo w-
ing data are stored:
R operating status of system components, such
as /ll le vels, tyre pressure or battery status
R malfunctions or faults in impor tant system
components, such as lights or brakes
R system reactions in special driving situations,
such as airbag deployment or the inter vention
of stability control systems
R information on events in which theve hicle is
damaged
In cer tain cases, it may be requ ired tostore da ta
th at wo uld ha veotherwise been temp orar y.This
may be the case if theve hicle has de tected a mal-
function, forex ample.
If yo u use services, such as repair services and
maintenance work, stored operational data as well
as theve hicle identi/cation number can be read
out and used. They can be read out byservice net-
wo rkemplo yees, such as workshops and manufac-
turers or third parties, such as breakdown ser v-
ices. The same is true in the case of warranty
claims and quality assurance measures.
In general, there adout is per form ed via the legally
prescribed port forth e diagnostics connection in
th eve hicle. The operational data that are read out
document tech nical states of theve hicle or of indi-
vidual components and assist in the diagnosis of
malfunctions, compliance with warranty obliga-
tions and quality impr ovement. Tothat end, these
data, in particular information about component
loads, tech nical events, malfunctions and other
fa ults may be transmitted along with theve hicle
identi/cation number tothe manufacturer. In addi-
tion, the manufacturer is subject toproduct liabil-
ity. Forth is reason, the manufacturer also uses
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re
calls. These data can also be used toexamine
th e customer's warranty and guarantee claims.
Fa ult memories in theve hicle can be reset by a
service outl etor at your requ est as part of repair
or maintenance work.
Conv
Conv enience and inf ot
enience and inf otainment functions
ainment functions
Yo u can store con venience settings and individual
settings in theve hicle and change or reset them at
any time.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, this includes
th efo llowing settings, forex ample:
R seat and steering wheel positions
R suspension and climate cont rol settings
R individual settings, such as interior lighting
Depending on the selected equipment, you can
import data into vehicle inf otainment functions
yo urself.
Depending on theve hicle equipment, this includes
th efo llowing data, forex ample:
R multimedia data, such as music, /lms or pho-
to sfo r playback in an integ rated multimedia
system
R address book data for use in an integ rated
hands-free system or an integ rated navigation
system
R entered navigation destinations
R data on the use of Internet services
These data for con venience and inf otainment func-
tions may be sa ved locally in theve hicle or they
may be located on a device which you ha vecon-
nected totheve hicle, such as a smartphone, USB
0ash drive or MP3 pla yer.Ifyo u ha veentered these
data yourself, you can dele tethem at any time.
This data is transmitted from theve hicle tothird
parties only at your requ est. This applies, in partic-
ular, when you use online services in accordance
with the settings that you ha veselected.
Smar
Smar tphone int tphone int egr
egration (e.g. Andr
ation (e.g. Andr oid A
oid Aut
uto or
o or
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay ®
®
)
)
If yo ur vehicle is equipped appropriatel y,yo u can
connect your smartphone or ano ther mobile end
device totheve hicle. You can then control them by
means of the control elements integ rated in the
ve hicle. The smartphone's picture and sound can
be output via the multimedia system. Simultane-
ousl y,speci/c items of information are transfer red
to your smartphone. Depending on the type of
integ ration, this includes position data, day/night
mode and other general vehicle statuses. For more information, please consult
theve hicle Operating
Instructions/inf otainment system.
This integ ration allo ws the use of selected smart-
phone apps, such as navigation or music pla yer
apps. There is no additional interaction between
th e smartphone and theve hicle, particular lyactive
access tovehicle data. The type of additional data
processing is de term ined bythe pr ovider of the
app being used. Which settings you can make, if
an y,depends on the speci/c app and the operat-
ing system of your smartphone. Online ser
Online ser
vices
vices W
W
ir
ireless ne
eless ne tw
twor
ork connection
k connection
If yo ur vehicle has a wireless network connection,
data can be exch anged between your vehicle and
ot her systems. The wireless network connection is
made possible bytheve hicle's own transmitter
and receiver or bya mobile end device that you
ha ve brought into theve hicle, forex ample, a
smartphone. Online functions can be used via this
wireless network connection. This includes online
services and applications/apps pr ovided toyouby
th e manufacturer or by other pr oviders.
Manuf
Manuf actur
acturer's o
er's o wn ser
wn ser vices
vices
Re garding the manufacturer's online services, the
individual functions are described bythe manufac-
turer in a suitable place, forex ample, in the Oper-
ating Instructions or on the manufacturer's web-
site, where there leva nt data pr otection informa-
tion is also given. Personal identi/cation data may
be used toprovide online services. Data is
ex ch anged via a secure connection, e.g. the manu-
fa cturer's designated IT systems. Any personal
data which are collected, processed and used,
ot her than forth e pr ovision of services, is done so
ex clusively on the basis of legal permission. This is
th e case, forex ample, for a legally prescribed
emer gency call system, a contractual ag reement
or when consent has been given.
Yo u can ha veservices and functions, some of
which are subject toafe e, activated or deactiva-
te d. This excludes legally prescribed functions and
services, such as an emer gency call system.
Ser
Ser vices of t vices of t hir
hird par
d par ties
ties
If yo u use online services from other pr oviders
(third parties), these services are there sponsibility
of the pr ovider in question and subject tothat pro-
vider's data pr otection conditions and term s of
use. As a general rule, the manufacturer has no
in0uence on the content exch anged. Gene
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Fo
rth is reason, when services are pr ovided by
th ird parties, please ask the service pr ovider in
qu estion for information about the type, extent and
purpose of the collection and use of personal data.
Onboar
Onboar d Logic U
d Logic Unit (OL nit (OLU)
U)
The Onboard Logic Unit (OLU) is available tocom-
mercial cus tomers.
It contains control units, including aerials for con-
nection via wireless networ ks,th at permit the
ex ch ange of data between your vehicle and other
systems. The cont rol units can be used in conjunc-
tion with service pr ovided byath ird party. Under
cer tain circumstances, these services may alter
th e basic con/guration of theve hicle and could
a.ect the per form ance of cer tain vehicle func-
tions.
Fo r fur ther information about speci/c services,
re ad the operating inst ructions of theth ird-party
pr ov ider. For fur ther information about the
Onboard Logic Unit, consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
If yo u, yourself, do not own and are not responsi-
ble forth eve hicle, you may not know the cur rent
status of the Onboard Logic Unit. For fur ther infor-
mation concerning the services which are cur-
re ntly active, including any data which may be
being processed as de/ned bythe GDPR, please
contact the person responsible forth eve hicle. Dat Dat
a pr ot
a pr otection r
ection r ights
ights Depending on
your country or the equipment and
ra nge of functions of your vehicle as well as the
services you use and the services on o.er, you are
entitled todi.erent data pr otection rights. Further
information on data pr otection and your data pro-
te ction rights can either be found on the manufac-
turer's website or you will receive this information
as part of theva rious services and service o.ers.
There, you will also /nd the contact information for
th e manufacturer and its data pr otection o1cer.
At awo rkshop, forex ample, with the support of a
specialist and possibly for a fee, you can ha vedata
re ad out which is stored only locally in theve hicle. Cop
Cop
yr
yright
ight
Information on licences for free and open-source
soTware used in your vehicle is available along
with updates online at:
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R
R
es
estr traint syst
aint syst em
em Pr
ot
Pr otection pro
ection pro vided b
vided by t
y the r
he r es
estrtraint syst
aint syst em
em The
restraint system includes thefo llowing compo-
nents:
R Seat belt system
R Airbags
R Child restraint system
R Child seat secu ring systems
The restraint system can help pr event theve hicle
occupants from coming into contact with parts of
th eve hicle interior in theev ent of an accident. In
th eev ent of an accident, there straint system can
also reduce thefo rc es towhich theve hicle occu-
pants are subjected.
Only a seat belt which is worncor rectly can pro-
vide the intended le vel of pr otection. Depending on
th e de tected accident situation, seat belt tension-
ers and/or airbags supplement the pr otection
o.ered bya cor rectly wornseat belt. Seat belt ten-
sioners and/or airbags are not deplo yed in every
accident.
In order forth ere straint system toprovide the
intended le vel of pr otection, each vehicle occupant
must obser vethefo llowing information:
R Fasten seat belts co rrectl y.
R Sit in an almost upright seat position wi th their
back against the seat backrest.
R Sit with their feet resting on the 0oor, if possi-
ble.
R Always secure persons under 1.50 m tall in an
additional restraint system suitable for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Ho wev er, no system available today can comple tely
eliminate injuries and fatalities in every accident
situation. In particular, the seat belt and airbag
ge nerally do not pr otect against objects penetrat-
ing theve hicle from the outside. It is also not pos-
sible tocomple tely rule out therisk of injury
caused bythe airbag deploying. Limit Limit
ations of t
ations of t he prot
he pr otection pro
ection pro vided b
vided by t
y t he
he
r
r es
estr traint syst
aint syst em
em &
W
WARNING
ARNING Risk of injury or death due to
modi/cations tothere straint system
Ve hicle occupants may no lon ger be pr otected
as intended if alterations are made tothe
re straint system. #
Never alter the parts of there straint sys-
te m. #
Neverta mp er with the wiring or any elec-
tronic component parts or their soTware. If it is necessary
toadjust theve hicle toaccommo-
date a person with disabilities, contact a quali/ed
specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use
driving aids which ha vebeen appr oved speci/cally
fo ryo ur vehicle byMercedes-Benz. R
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es
estr traint syst
aint syst em functionality
em functionality When
theve hicle is switched on, a self-test is per-
fo rm ed, during which the6 restraint system
wa rning lamp lights up. It goes out no later than a
few seconds aTer theve hicle is star ted. The com-
ponents of there straint system are then func-
tional. R
R
es
estr traint syst
aint syst em malfunction
em malfunction A malfunction has occur
red in there straint system
in thefo llowing cases:
R The 6 restraint system warning lamp does
not light up when theve hicle is switched on.
R The 6 restraint system warning lamp lights
up continuously or repeatedly during a journe y. &
W
WARNI NG
ARNI NGRisk of injury due tomalfunc-
tions in there straint system
Co mp onents in there straint system may be
activated unintentionally or not depl oyas
intended in an accident. #
Have there straint system checked and
re paired immediately at a quali/ed spe-
cialist workshop. F
F
unction of t
unction of t he r
he res
estr
traint syst
aint syst em in an accident
em in an accident How
there straint system works is de term ined by
th e se verity of the impact de tected and the type of
accident anticipated:
R frontal impact
R rear impact
R side impact
R only if theve hicle is equipped with side airbag
or wind owairbag: overturning or rollo ver Occupant saf
ety
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