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E88 Complete Vehicle
Front Seats Air Bags
The front seats in the E88 do not have an integrated seat belt system. The automatic
seat belt tensioner is secured to the bodyshell. The front seats each house a side head-
level airbag. These seat airbags when deployed are much taller and are used in the con-
vertible because of the absence of curtain airbags.
Seat Position Sensors
Adaptive restraint systems were developed in order to optimize the protective effect of
the restraint system under changing conditions. The severity of the accident, the seat
position and the posture of the occupant are important factors when calculating the
triggering sequence.
The seat position sensors in the E88 make it possible to differentiate between people
of different sizes. Within the seat's longitudinal adjustment range, the seat position
detection system can differentiate between a small person and a larger size occupant.
This detection system is another technical feature designed to increase the safety.
Picture of an E93 seat air bag