CLS 550 4matic rear airbags question(repost)
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CLS 550 4matic rear airbags question(repost)
Hi all,
I was told to post in this subforum, so please excuse the duplicate thread:
Thank you konigstiger, this helps. I will repost in the other forum.
Anyone on the forums who elected the rear airbag option for their CLS550 4matic? I realize this is a personal preference, but there seems to be very little data extolling the benefits of rear ABags on the CLS- even NHTSA hasn't published any test results or ratings for this CLS option.
The dealers tell me that none of the current inventory (nationally) has rear airbags as an available option, so, I will have to build-to-order if I need this feature.
Thanks
I was told to post in this subforum, so please excuse the duplicate thread:
Thank you konigstiger, this helps. I will repost in the other forum.
Anyone on the forums who elected the rear airbag option for their CLS550 4matic? I realize this is a personal preference, but there seems to be very little data extolling the benefits of rear ABags on the CLS- even NHTSA hasn't published any test results or ratings for this CLS option.
The dealers tell me that none of the current inventory (nationally) has rear airbags as an available option, so, I will have to build-to-order if I need this feature.
Thanks
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They are standard equipment in Canada. I would assume the rear airbags give the same protection as the front in the event of a side collision. I would not have a car without them.
It's surprising that most dealers do not order stock inventory with them. It is not an expensive option.
It's surprising that most dealers do not order stock inventory with them. It is not an expensive option.
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Hi Pete,
To clarify, these are the "rear side-impact airbags" which I gather to be the ones on the rear passenger side as shown in the picture below. (thanks to konigstiger who sent me this link)
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...ir-bags-ab.jpg
MBUSA advertises the following as standard options:
"12-way air bag protection: An advanced system of 10 air bags offers 12-way occupant protection. Dual two-stage front air bags, front side-air bags, front pelvic air bags, dual front knee air bags, and window curtain air bags for both seating rows are standard."
So, essentially, the rear side impact air-bags are optional. I'm wondering why there aren't (m)any CLSes on the roads (or in the dealerships) with the rear side-impact airbag option.
Thanks in advance,
To clarify, these are the "rear side-impact airbags" which I gather to be the ones on the rear passenger side as shown in the picture below. (thanks to konigstiger who sent me this link)
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...ir-bags-ab.jpg
MBUSA advertises the following as standard options:
"12-way air bag protection: An advanced system of 10 air bags offers 12-way occupant protection. Dual two-stage front air bags, front side-air bags, front pelvic air bags, dual front knee air bags, and window curtain air bags for both seating rows are standard."
So, essentially, the rear side impact air-bags are optional. I'm wondering why there aren't (m)any CLSes on the roads (or in the dealerships) with the rear side-impact airbag option.
Thanks in advance,
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Hi all,
I was told to post in this subforum, so please excuse the duplicate thread:
Thank you konigstiger, this helps. I will repost in the other forum.
Anyone on the forums who elected the rear airbag option for their CLS550 4matic? I realize this is a personal preference, but there seems to be very little data extolling the benefits of rear ABags on the CLS- even NHTSA hasn't published any test results or ratings for this CLS option.
The dealers tell me that none of the current inventory (nationally) has rear airbags as an available option, so, I will have to build-to-order if I need this feature.
Thanks
I was told to post in this subforum, so please excuse the duplicate thread:
Thank you konigstiger, this helps. I will repost in the other forum.
Anyone on the forums who elected the rear airbag option for their CLS550 4matic? I realize this is a personal preference, but there seems to be very little data extolling the benefits of rear ABags on the CLS- even NHTSA hasn't published any test results or ratings for this CLS option.
The dealers tell me that none of the current inventory (nationally) has rear airbags as an available option, so, I will have to build-to-order if I need this feature.
Thanks
