Curtain airbags

Fig. 70 On the left-hand side of the vehicle: location and deployment zone of the curtain airbag

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

The interior on both the driver and front passenger sides are fitted with a curtain airbag above the doors . The airbag location is identified by the text AIRBAG.

The area in the red frame is covered by the curtain airbag when triggered (deployment zone). For this reason, you must never leave or attach any items in this area.

In a side collision the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle.

In a side collision the curtain airbags reduce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the impact for passengers on the front seats and the outer rear seats.

The airbag deploys in fractions of a second and at high speed.

• Always leave the deployment zones of the curtain airbags clear.

• Never secure any items on the cover or in the deployment zone of the curtain airbag.

• Occupants of the front seats and rear outer seats must never carry any people, pets or objects in the deployment zone between them and the airbags.

• The built-in coat hooks should be used only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any heavy or sharp objects in the pockets.

• Do not fit any accessories onto the doors.

• Do not install any sun blinds onto the side windows unless they have been expressly approved for use in your vehicle.

• If suitable blinds are fitted, then only pull the sun blinds down over the side windows if there are no items attached to them (such as pens or a remote control for a garage door).