1 - Driver's airbag;
2 - Airbag front passenger;
3 - Control lights;
4 - Safety belt retractor
The driver's airbag is located in the center of the steering wheel and is labeled "AIR BAG".
When the key is in the ignition lock in position 1 or 2, the control lamp lights up for 4 seconds "RS" or "SRS" on the instrument cluster. This indicates the health of the airbag system and its readiness for operation.
If the warning light does not come on at all or stays on or flashes, and also comes on while driving, this indicates that there is a malfunction in the airbag system. In this case, for diagnostics and repair of the airbag system, it is necessary to contact a service station.
The airbags will only deploy in frontal collisions above a certain force.
On a vehicle with a passenger airbag, no person shorter than 140 cm must sit in the front passenger seat.
When the airbags deploy, a small amount of smoke is emitted into the passenger compartment. Airbag smoke is not harmful to health.
The expiration date of the airbag is indicated on a sticker that is affixed to the driver's door. When the airbags have reached the end of their service life, they must be replaced by a Mercedes-Benz workshop.