brake MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2014 C207 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
360° camera
Cleaning ........................................ .324
Function/notes ............................. 215
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 203A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes ....................69
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................153
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 265
Function/informatio n.................... 225
Active Driving Assistance package .225
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 242
Display message ............................ 264
Function/informatio n.................... 228
Active light function .........................139
Active Parking Assist Detecting parking spaces ..............208
Display message ............................ 265
Exiting aparking spac e.................. 210
Function/notes ............................. 207
Important safety notes ..................207
Parking .......................................... 209
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist Function/notes ................................ 73
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 260
Function/notes ............................. 139
Switching on/off ........................... 140Additives (engine oil)
........................387
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 256
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 48
Important safety notes ....................44
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 50
Pelvis airb ag................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 43
Side impact airb ag.......................... 47
Windo wcurtain air bag .................... 49
AIRCAP
Cleaning instructions .....................321
Extending/retracting .....................107
Important safety notes ..................107
Installing/removing the wind
screen ............................................ 108
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 124
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............160
Airv ents
Glove box ....................................... 160
Important safet ynotes .................. 159
Rea r............................................... 160
Setting ........................................... 159
Setting the blower outpu tofthe
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 160
Setting the center air vents. ..........159
Setting the side air vents ...............159
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........124
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 2954
Index

Assistance displa
y(on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 240
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........317
Hiding a service message ..............316
Notes ............................................. 316
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 317
Service message ............................ 316
Special service requirements ......... 317
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................78
Function .......................................... .78
Switching off the alarm ....................78
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 220
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 260
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 169
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................169
Automatic headlamp mode ..............135
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............176
Changing gea r............................... 175
DIRECT SELECT leve r..................... 172
Display message ............................ 271
Drive program displa y.................... 172
Driving tips .................................... 175
Emergency running mode ..............179
Engaging drive position .................. 174
Engaging neutra l............................ 173
Engaging revers egear ................... 173
Engaging the par kposition ............ 172 Kickdow
n....................................... 175
Manual drive program ....................176
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............177
Overview ........................................ 172
Problem (malfunction) ...................179
Progra mselector button ................175
Pulling away ................................... 167
Starting the engine ........................167
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......176
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 172
Transmission positions ..................174
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 179 B
Bag hook ............................................ 292
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................69
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 70
BAS PLUS Q (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Important safety notes ....................70
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 332
Display message ............................ 262
Important safety notes ..................330
Jump starting ................................. 334
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 61
Function .......................................... .61
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 265
Notes/function .............................. 221
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 252
Notes ............................................. 387 Index
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Brake lamps
Displa ymessage ............................ 258
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................73
BAS .................................................. 69
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .70
Brake fluid (notes) .........................387
Display message ............................ 249
Driving tips .................................... 186
HOLD function ............................... 201
Important safety notes ..................186
Maintenance .................................. 187
Parking brake ................................ 183
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
360° camera ................................. 324
AIRCAP .......................................... 321
Carpets .......................................... 326
Car wash ........................................ 318
Display ........................................... 324
Exhaus tpipe .................................. 324
Exterior lights ................................ 323
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 325
Interior ........................................... 324
Matte finish ................................... 320
Notes ............................................. 317
Paint .............................................. 319
Plastic trim .................................... 324
Power washer ................................ 319
Rea rview camera .......................... 323
Roof lining ...................................... 326
Seat bel t........................................ 326
Seat cover ..................................... 325Sensors
......................................... 323
Soft top .......................................... 320
Steering wheel ............................... 325
Trim pieces .................................... 325
Washing by hand ........................... 319
Wheels ........................................... 322
Wind deflector ............................... 321
Windows ........................................ 322
Wind screen ................................... 321
Wiper blades .................................. 322
Wooden trim .................................. 325
Cargo tie down rings .........................291
Car keys see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 318
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 238
Center console Lowe rsection ............................ 36, 37
Uppe rsection .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........82
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................143
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................67
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 62
Restraint systems ............................ 62
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............65
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 66
Top Tether ....................................... 66
Cigarette lighter ................................ 296
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 323
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-zone) 151
Controlling automatically ...............154
Cooling with aird ehumidification..153
Defrosting the windows .................157
Defrosting the windshield ..............156
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 149
Important safety notes ..................1486
Index

Declarations of conformity
.................25
Delayed switch-off Exterio rlighting (on-board
computer )...................................... 245
Interior lighting .............................. 245
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedometer .........................236
DIREC TSELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display messages
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 316
Calling up (on-board computer) .....248
Driving systems ............................. 263
Engine ............................................ 260
General notes ................................ 248
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........248
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 274
Lights ............................................ .257
Safety systems .............................. 249
SmartKey ....................................... 274
Tires ............................................... 269
Vehicle .......................................... .271
Distance recorder ............................. 235
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....284
Distance warning function Activating/deactivating .................241
Function/notes ................................ 71
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 193
Activatio ncondition s..................... 193
Deactivating ................................... 198
Display message ............................ 266
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 197
Function/notes ............................. 191
Important safety notes ..................192
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 196
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .82
Control panel ................................... 39Display message
............................ 272
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking .......................90
Important safety notes ....................88
Opening (from inside) ......................88
Draft stop ........................................... 106
Drinking and driving .........................184
Drinks holder see Cuph older
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 176
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......172
Manual .......................................... .176
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 177
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................317
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 134
Driving on flooded roads ..................188
Driving safety system BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist .70
Driving safet ysystems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 76
Adaptive Brake Assist ......................73
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............69
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST ....71
Distance warning function ...............71
Electronic brake force distribution ...75
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .74
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 74
Important safety information ...........68
Overview .......................................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .76
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 215
Active Blind Spot Assist .................225
Active Driving Assistance package 225
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............228
Active Parking Assist .....................207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................220
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 221
Cruise control ................................ 1898
Index

Display message
............................ 263
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 191
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist ............................................. 200
Dynami chandling package with
sports mod e.................................. 203
HOLD function ............................... 201
Lane Keeping Assist ......................223
Lane Tracking package ..................221
PARKTRONI C................................. 204
Rea rview camera .......................... 212
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................175
Brakes ........................................... 186
Break-in period .............................. 164
Downhill gradient ........................... 186
Drinking and driving .......................184
Driving abroad ............................... 134
Driving in winter ............................ .188
Driving on flooded road s................ 188
Driving on wet road s...................... 188
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 185
Fuel ................................................ 184
General .......................................... 184
Hydroplaning ................................. 188
Icy road surfaces ........................... 188
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 187
Snow chains .................................. 347
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 134
Wet road surface ........................... 187
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....238
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....239
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 203 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................246
Function/notes ............................. 126
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 127
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 246EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 75
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer .......................236
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................169
Automatic engine switch-off ..........169
Deactivating/activating .................170
General information .......................168
Important safety notes ..................168
Introduction ................................... 168
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Emergenc yclosing
Soft top .......................................... 101
Emergency release
Driver' sdoor .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 93
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................377
Points to remember .......................377
Storage location ............................ 378
Technical data ............................... 379
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .61
Safety guideline s............................. 43
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 282
Display message ............................ 260
ECO start/stop function ................168
Engine number ............................... 383
Irregularr unning............................ 171
Jump-starting ................................. 334
Starting problems ..........................171
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 167
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............167
Switching off .................................. 183
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 338
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................171 Index
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Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................138
Head bags Display message ............................ 254
Operation ........................................ .48
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 141
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........124
Head restraint Lowering manually (rear) ...............119
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 118
Adjusting (electrically). ..................119
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 119
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 143
Display message ............................ 258
Switching on/off ........................... 138
Hill start assist .................................. 168
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 202
Deactivating ................................... 202
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................. 201
Hood
Closing .......................................... .313
Display message ............................ 272
Important safety notes ..................312
Opening ......................................... 312
Hydroplaning ..................................... 188I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 78
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Settings ......................................... 243
Warning and indicator lamps ...........32
Instrument cluster lighting ..............244
Interior lighting ................................. 141
Automatic control ..........................141
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 245
Emergency lighting ........................142
Manual control ............................... 142
Overview ........................................ 141
Reading lamp ................................. 141
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 244
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........244 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 328
Using ............................................. 369
Jump starting (engine) ......................334 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............97
Display message ............................ 274
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 165
Starting the engine ........................167
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 165
SmartKey ....................................... 165
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 175
Manual drive program ....................178
Knee bag .............................................. 47 Index
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Vehicle submenu
........................... 245
Video DVD operatio n..................... 239
Operating safety
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Important safety notes ....................24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................22
Outside temperature display ...........233
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 68P
Pain tcode number ............................ 382
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...319
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing ............................ 111
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ......................................... 112
Problem (malfunction) ...................114
Resetting ....................................... 113
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ..................110
Parking ............................................... 182
Important safety notes ..................182
Parking brake ................................ 183
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 129
Rea rview camera .......................... 212
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................207
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 251
Notes/function .............................. 183
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 136
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................206
Driving system ............................... 204Function/notes
............................. 204
Important safety notes ..................204
Problem (malfunction) ...................207
Range of the sensors .....................204
Warning displa y............................. 205
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................54
Problems (malfunction) .................. 256
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 50
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .324
Power washers .................................. 319
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 252
Operation ........................................ .56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................241
Display message ............................ 253
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes ....................76
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Program selector button ..................175
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................167 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........25 R
Radio Selecting astation ......................... 238
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaratio nofconformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 141
Rear compartment Setting the airv ents...................... 160
Setting the temperature ................15514
Index

Correct driver's seat position
........116
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 120
Important safety notes ..................117
Overview ........................................ 117
Seat backres tdisplay message .....272
Seat heating problem ....................123
Seat ventilation problem ................124
Storing settings (memory function) 130
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........124
Switching sea theating on/off .......122
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..123
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 325
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......323
Service menu (on-board computer) .243
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 387
Coolant (engine) ............................ 388
Engine oil ....................................... 386
Fuel ................................................ 384
Important safety notes ..................384
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 389
Washer fluid .................................. .389
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........247
On-board computer .......................243
Setting the air distribution ...............155
Setting the airflow ............................156
Side impact air bag .............................47
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 259
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 322
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Important safety information ...........94
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Opening/closing all (Cabriolet) ........95
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
Resetting ......................................... 98
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Display message ............................ 274
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing soft top .............. .101
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................165
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................167
Snow chains ...................................... 347
Sockets General notes ................................ 296
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 297
Soft top
AIRCAP .......................................... 107
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Closing manually in an emergency .101
Display message ............................ 273
Important safety notes ....................99
Installing/removing the AIRCAP
wind screen ................................... 108
Opening/closing (SmartKey) .........101
Opening/closing (with soft-top
switch) ........................................... 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................110
Relocking ....................................... 105
wind screen ................................... 106
Soft-top switch .................................. 100
Spare wheel Storage location ............................ 378
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 65
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 236
In the Instrument cluster .................31
Segments ...................................... 233
Selecting the unit of measurement 243
see Instrument cluster 16
Index

Vehicle tool kit
.................................. 328
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 239
VIN ...................................................... 382W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 278
Brakes ........................................... 277
Check Engine ................................. 282
Coolant .......................................... 282
Distance warning ........................... 284
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 284
ESP ®
.............................................. 279
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 280
Fuel tank ........................................ 282
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................50
Reserve fuel ................................... 282
Seat bel t........................................ 276
SRS ................................................ 281
Tire pressure monitor ....................285
Warranty ............................................ 382
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 274
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........371
Wheel chock ...................................... 368
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 367
Checking ........................................ 345
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Cleaning (warning) .........................367
Emergency spare wheel .................377
Important safety notes ..................344
Interchanging/changing ................367
Mounting anew wheel ................... 371
Mounting awheel .......................... 368
Removing awheel .......................... 370
Storing ........................................... 367
Tightening torque ........................... 371
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 372
Wind deflector (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 321
Window curtain air bag Operation ........................................ .49
Windows
see Side windows Wind screen (cleaning instructions)
321
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 156
Windshiel dwasher fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshiel dwasher system
Adding washer fluid .......................315
Notes ............................................. 389
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................146
Replacing the wiper blades ............144
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 346
Slippery road surfaces ...................188
Snow chains .................................. 347
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 346
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Important safety notes ..................144
Replacing ....................................... 144
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 325
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 15620
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. Introduction
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