cause the forces measured by the sensors
to increa
se, for example. This can lead to
the airbag system being triggered in colli-
sion scenarios where it normally would not
be triggered if modifications to the suspen-
sion had not been made. Other modifica-
tions can cause the forces measured by the
sensors to decrease, therefore preventing
the airbag system from being triggered
when it should have been.
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modific
ations can
cause function problems and damage to
the vehicle and impair the eectiveness
of the airbag system. This can result in ac-
cidents and serious or even fatal injuries.
·
Have repairs and modifications to your
vehicle carried out only by a suitably
qualified workshop.
·
Airbag modules cannot be repaired.
They must be replaced.
·
Never install recycled airbag compo-
nents or components that have been
taken from end-of-life vehicles in your
vehicle.
WARNING
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension,
including the use of unsuitable tyre/rim
combinations, can cause the airbag sys-
tem to work dierently and increase the
risk of serious or fatal injuries in the event
of an accident.
·
Never install components in the sus-
pension system which do not have the
same characteristics as the original fac-
tory-fitted components.
·
Never use wheel rim/tyre combinations
that have not been approved for your
vehicle.
Mobile communication in the ve-
hicle
Electromagnetic radiation
If a mobile telephone or radio device is
used without being connected to the exter-
nal aerial, the electromagnetic radiation
will not be optimally directed to the outside
of the vehicle. Increased levels of radiation
in the vehicle interior c
an occur in particular
in the event of poor reception, e.g. in rural
areas. This could constitute a health hazard
→
.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment lev-
el, a suitable mobile phone interfa
ce can be
used to connect the mobile telephone to
the external aerial. The connection quality
is improved and the range is increased.
Using a telephone
Many countries require a hands-free sys-
tem to be used when using a telephone in-
side the vehicle, e.g. via a Bluetooth
®
con-
nection. Before use, secure the mobile tele-
phone to a suitable bracket →
or stow it
in a stowa
ge compartment so that it can-
not slip around, e.g. in the centre console.
Two-way radios
Observe legal regulations and the manu-
facturer's operating instructions for opera-
tion of two-way radios. Approval is required
for retrofitting two-way radio systems.
Ask a correspondingly qualified workshop
for further information on installing a two-
way radio.
WARNING
Mobile telephones which are loosely
pla
ced in the vehicle or not properly se-
cured could be flung through the vehicle
interior and cause injuries during a sudden
driving or braking manoeuvre, or in the
event of an accident.
·
Secure a mobile telephone and acces-
sories outside the deployment zone of
the airbags, or stow them safely.
WARNING
If mobile telephones or two-way radios
tha
t are not connected to an external aer-
ial are used, electromagnetic radiation in
the vehicle could exceed limit values and
thus be a health hazard for drivers and
other vehicle occupants. This also applies
to external aerials which have not been
correctly installed.
·
Keep a distance of at least 20 cm be-
tween a device's aerial and an active
medical implant, e.g. a pacemaker.
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