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Head-On Collision - Function - GF91.60-P-2006A

MODELS 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 up to 1.6.98 

MODEL 210 as of 1.6.98 up to 30.6.99 except CODE (290) Windowbag except CODE (293) Left and right rear sidebag except CODE (491) U.S. version except CODE (498) Japanese version 

Shown on model 202 

Medium severe head-on collision 

IMPORTANT The illustration shows the chronological behavior of the emergency tensioning retractors in the event of a moderately severe head-on collision. The times that are given are merely for the purpose of illustrating the chronological sequence. The values are therefore only examples and not generally valid in the sense of a specification or mandatory requirement.

Fig 1: Identifying Head-On Collision - Function (Shown On Model 202 Medium severe head-on collision)
G04632730Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Moderately severe head-on collision (shown on model 210) 

(1st triggering threshold)

In the event of a moderately severe head-on collision the emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) with airbag (AB) control unit (N2/2) registers moderate deceleration.

In this type of impact the seat belt restraining system function in combination with the emergency tensioning retractors ensures the best possible degree of passenger safety.

The emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) with airbag (AB) control unit (N2/2) only transmits the ignition pulse to the driver (R12/1) and front passenger (R12/2) ETR squibs.

Front passenger seat occupancy 

In vehicles with seat occupied recognition or automatic child seat recognition  the occupancy status of the front passenger seat is recorded.

If the front passenger seat is not  occupied or a child seat is not  detected the front passenger side airbag, sidebag and ETR will not  be deployed.

Protection for non-belted vehicle occupants (only USA version and vehicles up to 6/93) 

In these vehicles a belt buckle query (driver seat, front passenger seat) is performed.

Driver side: 

If the latch has not been inserted, the driver airbag is deployed when the 1st triggering threshold is exceeded.

Passenger side: 

If the latch has not been inserted, the front passenger airbag is deployed when the 1st triggering threshold is exceeded (only ignition stage 1 in model 220) if the seat occupied recognition has detected that the front passenger seat is occupied.

Shown on model 202 

Severe head-on collision 

IMPORTANT The illustration shows the chronological sequence of the front airbags and the emergency tensioning retractors in the event of a severe head-on collision. The times that are shown are merely to indicate the extremely rapid speed at which the sidebag is inflated and deflated. The values are therefore only examples and not generally valid in the sense of a specification or mandatory requirement.

Fig 2: Identifying Head-On Collision - Function (Shown On Model 202 Severe Head-On Collision)
G04632731Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Severe head-on collision (shown on model 210) 

(2nd triggering threshold)

In the event of a severe head-on collision the emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) with airbag (AB) control unit (N2/2) registers severe deceleration.

In this type of impact the airbag and seat belt system restraining functions in combination with the emergency tensioning retractors ensure the best possible degree of passenger safety.

The emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) with airbag (AB) control unit (N2/2) passes the ignition pulse to the:

Front passenger side occupancy 

In vehicles with seat occupied recognition or automatic child seat recognition the occupancy status of the front passenger seat is recorded.

If the front passenger seat is not occupied or a child seat is not detected the front passenger side airbag, sidebag and ETR will not be deployed.

  Emergency tensioning retractor with airbag control unit, location/task/design/function   GF91.60-P-4006A 
  Driver's Airbag, location/task/design/function   GF91.60-P-4001GC 
  Front passenger airbag, location/task/design/ function   GF91.60-P-4003GC 
  Front seat belt tensioner, location/task/design/ function Model 208 up to 31.5.98,
model 210.0 up to 1.8.98,
model 210.2 up to 1.6.98,
model 210.6.
GF91.40-P-4000A 
  Seat Belt Buckle Switch, location/task Models 129, 140, 202 up to 31.5.93.
Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 with code (491) USA version.
GF91.60-P-4013A 
  Seat occupied recognition location/task/design/ function Model 129 as of 1.9.95, 140 as of 1.11.95, 202 from 1.8.96 to 30.11.97 except code (491) USA version.
Model 129 from 1.9.95 to 31.5.97, 140 from 1.11.95 to 31.5.97, 202 from 1.8.96 to 31.5.97 with code (491) USA version.
Model 210 from 1.2.96 to 28.2.97.
GF91.60-P-4010A 
  Seat occupancy monitor with child-restraint recognition feature, location/task/design/ function Models 129, 140, 202 up to 1.6.97, model 210 from 1.3.97 to 1.6.98 with code (491) USA version.
Model 210 as of 1.6.98.
Model 202 as of 1.12.97 except code (491) USA version.
GF91.60-P-4008A 
  Airbag OFF indicator lamp, location/task Models 129, 140, 202 as of 1.6.97, model 210 from 1.3.97 to 1.6.98 with code (491) USA version.
Model 210 as of 1.6.98.
Model 202 as of 1.12.97 except code (491) USA version.
GF91.60-P-4012A 
  Energy absorbing coverings, location / task / design / function Models 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 with code (491) USA version. GF68.30-P-4000A
  Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment Logic Model 129 GF91.60-P-0002-08F
    Model 140 GF91.60-P-0002-08E
    Model 170 GF91.60-P-0002-08D
    Model 202 GF91.60-P-0002-08C
    Model 208 GF91.60-P-0002-08B
    Model 210 GF91.60-P-0002-08A