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1 Thorax sidebag
The thorax sidebags are triggered:
ț in the initial stages of an accident with
a high rate of vehicle acceleration or
deceleration in a lateral direction, for
example in the event of a side impact
ț on the side on which an impact occurs
ț if the system determines that airbag
deployment can offer additional pro-
tection to that provided by the seat belt
ț independently of the front airbags
In the event of an accident, the thorax side-
bag next to the outer seat side inflates be-
tween the door and the chest area of the
occupant.
Windowbags*
The windowbags are designed to increase
protection to the head (but not to the chest
or arms) of the vehicle occupants on the
side on which the impact occurs.
The relevant windowbag is installed in the
side of the roof frame behind the trim pan-
el between the A and B-pillar.
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You will find additional information
about airbag deployment on
(୴ page 32).
You will find additional information
about the triggering of emergency ten-
sioning retractors and belt force limit-
ers on (୴ page 30).
Warning G
To ensure that windowbags can provide the
intended degree of protection when de-
ployed, make sure that no persons, animals
or objects are present between the vehicle
occupants and the deployment range of the
windowbags.
Warning G
Observe the following to reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury if the windowbag is
triggered:
ț Vehicle occupants – in particular, chil-
dren – must never lean their head
against the area of the window in which
the windowbag inflates.
ț Vehicle occupants must wear their seat
belt correctly at all times.
ț Always secure children who are less
than 5 ft (1.50 m) tall or under 12 years
of age in a suitable child restraint sys-
tem.