Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Window curtain air bags
The window curtain air bags enhance the level of protection for the head, but not chest or arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The window curtain air bags are integrated into the side of the roof frame and deploy in the area extending from the front door (Apillar) to the rear side window (D-pillar).
Window curtain air bags 1 are deployed:
• on the side on which an impact occurs
• at the start of an accident with a high
rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in a side impact
• regardless of whether the front-passenger
seat is occupied
• independently of seat belt use
• if the vehicle overturns and the system
determines that window curtain air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
• independently of the front air bags
Window curtain air bags 1 will not deploy in impacts with deceleration rates which do not exceed the system's preset deployment thresholds for vehicle deceleration or acceleration. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belt.
Side impact air bags
WARNING
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not modify any components of the doors or
door
trim panels including, for example, the
addit ...
See also:
Floor Mats
WARNING
If a floor mat is the wrong size or is not properly installed, it can interfere
with the accelerator pedal and/or brake pedal.
Interference with the pedals can cause unintended acceleratio ...
Seat belt retractor
The inertia reel can be used to secure light
loads against the side wall of the cargo
compartment to prevent them from moving
around.
► Insert two mounting elements 2 into a
loading rai ...
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this
system.
Climate Control with Cooled and Heated Seats shown
A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
B. AUTO ( ...