Introduction

SRS consists of:

• the • air bags SRS warning lamp
• air bags
• air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
• Emergency Tensioning Devices/belt buckle tensioners
• 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:

    Opening the hood
    WARNING Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and ...

    Braking
    If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking situation is over. To make a fu ...

    Switching on/off
    The steering-wheel heating heats the leather areas of the steering wheel •► Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. •► To switch on/off: turn the lever i ...