Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Driver's knee bag - Air bags - Occupant safety - Safety - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Driver's knee bag

Driver's knee bag 1 provides additional protection for the driver against:

Driver's knee bag 1 provides additional protection for the driver against:

  • knee injuries
  • thigh injuries
  • lower leg injuries

Driver's knee bag 1 deploys below the steering wheel. During a frontal impact, if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt, driver's knee bag 1 is deployed along with the driver's air bag. The driver's knee bag 1 operates best in conjunction with a properly positioned and fastened seat belt.

    Front air bags
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    Side impact air bags
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