Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to assist driving. You are responsible for the distance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in good time. Always adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road/weather conditions, as well as the traffic conditions and maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
Please note that the driving
safety
systems described only work as effectively
as possible when there is adequate contact
between the tires and the road surface. Pay
particular attention to the information
regarding tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tires" section.
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
See also:
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface. ...
How the occupant classification system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger
seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically for certain ...
Comprehensive restraint systems for even better occupant protection
The passive occupant protection systems, together with the "electronic
crumple zone" and intelligent body design which have already been described,
provide optimum protection potential, ...
