Introduction

SRS consists of:

- the warning lamp SRS warning lamp
- air bags
- air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
- Emergency Tensioning Devices
- belt force limiters

SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming into contact with the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident. It can also reduce the effect of the forces to which occupants are subjected during an accident.

    See also:

    Activating the rear view camera
    ► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. ► Make sure that the "rear view camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating inst ...

    Vehicle identification plate
    Even if you have calculated the total load carefully, you should still make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle weight rating are not exceeded. Details can be found on the ...

    Brake fluid
    WARNING Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling point. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in th ...