Vehicles equipped with an airbag and seat belt tensioner system can be identified by a sticker with the airbag symbol on the windscreen and the word "AIRBAG" on the airbag unit on the steering wheel. A vehicle equipped with an airbag also has an automatic seat belt tensioner. Equipment or objects using strong electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of the airbag or seat belt tensioner system may cause this system to fail or, in extreme cases, may cause the system to be activated. The use of such equipment or objects in the vicinity of airbag/seat belt tensioner systems is therefore not recommended.
Work - The safety precautions laid down must be observed when repairing, removing or replacing the airbag or seat belt tensioner system or parts thereof. For this reason, have this work carried out by an approved Service dealer or workshop only. - Do not make any modifications to the airbag and seat belt tensioner system or parts thereof. This would cause an injury hazard and correct activation can then no longer be guaranteed. - Safety precautions regarding the airbag and seat belt tensioner system must be observed when the vehicle is scrapped or dismantled.
- Retrofitting of accessories is only permitted if the accessories have been approved for vehicles with an airbag and seat belt tensioner. Installation must take place at the position indicated and according to the procedure specified by. Warnings and Safety Regulations AIRBAG SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS } 26