Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Occupant safety / Airbags / Limited protection provided by airbags

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Airbags / Limited protection provided by airbags

WARNING Risk of injury due to modifications to the cover of an airbag

If you modify the cover of an airbag or affix objects such as stickers to it, the airbag may no longer function correctly.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Limited protection provided by airbags Never modify the cover of an airbag and do not affix objects to it.

The installation location of an airbag is identified by the AIRBAG symbol.

WARNING Risk of injury or death due to the use of unsuitable seat covers

Due to unsuitable seat covers, the airbags cannot protect vehicle occupants as intended.

In addition, the operation of the automatic front passenger airbag shutoff could be restricted.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Limited protection provided by airbags You should only use seat covers that have been approved for the corresponding seats by Mercedes-Benz.

WARNING Risk of injury due to malfunctioning sensors in the door

The function of the airbags can be impaired due to modifications or incorrect work performed on the doors or door trim, or if the doors are damaged.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Limited protection provided by airbags Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Limited protection provided by airbags Always have work on the doors or door trim carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

WARNING Risk of injury due to deployed airbag

A deployed airbag no longer offers any protection.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Limited protection provided by airbags Have the vehicle towed to a qualified specialist workshop in order to have the deployed airbag replaced.

Have deployed airbags replaced immediately.

    Protective capacity of the airbags

    Depending on the accident situation, an airbag may supplement the protection offered by a correctly fastened seat belt. WARNING Risk of injury or death due to an incorrect seat position If you deviate from the correct seat position, the airbag cannot perform its intended protective function...

    Status of the front passenger front airbag

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    Fastening and adjusting seat belts

    If the seat belt is pulled quickly or sharply, the seat belt retractor locks. The seat belt strap cannot be pulled out any further.

    Mercedes-Benz GLC. Fastening and adjusting seat belts

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