2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 59

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 56 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Restraint systems Front airbags The driver and passenger front airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold. The passenger front airbag deploys only if the passenger seat is occupied, and the 7 indicator lamp on the center console is not illuminated. Note: Heavy objects on the passenger seat can cause the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash. Side impact airbags The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only the side impact airbag on the impacted side of the vehicle deploys. The side impact airbag for the passenger deploys only if the passenger seat is occupied. Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt. Note: Heavy objects on the front passenger seat can appear to the "SRS" to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash exceeding the appropriate threshold.