GLE build sheet question
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GLE build sheet question
After a long search, I have finally found a GLE with everything I wanted and more. Slightly used, but I don't have to deal with any chip shortages and it has literally just about every option. But I have a question about the optional rear seat airbags (code 293). Why is it optional? I think I am so happy to have additional protection for my kids, but worried they are optional because of incompatibility with car seats or children. Nobody seems to know and I even called MB USA.
The color is very bright blue so I hope that is not "too much" as white is my favorite!
The color is very bright blue so I hope that is not "too much" as white is my favorite!
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Maybe I'm wrong but I'm guessing it is like every other option on luxury brands; you pay for everything unlike other manufacturers that include similar options as being a basic included option. If there were any issues with compatibility or other warnings, I would assume it would be listed in the owner's manual.
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I had small kids when I ordered my 08 GL and I do recall there was some recommendation at that time against baby seat use with outboard rear airbags, so your concern is not unfounded. As far as I know, they aren't even offered as an option on the V167 in Canada as they are in USA, I'm not sure if that means they are already there, or unavailable. I need to ask the dealer next time we speak, thanks for reminding me.
Don't forget a good quality baby seat or full-back booster performs many of the same functions as a thorax airbag, mainly being an energy absorbing buffer between the occupant and vehicle structure. Look at Britax and other safety oriented brands to give you peace of mind, if it is a concern. That's what we went with.
Good luck!
Don't forget a good quality baby seat or full-back booster performs many of the same functions as a thorax airbag, mainly being an energy absorbing buffer between the occupant and vehicle structure. Look at Britax and other safety oriented brands to give you peace of mind, if it is a concern. That's what we went with.
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I have them as an option as well and they are not required by law is why most cars don't have them. I've read some conflicting info about rear side airbags and car seats but the newer information tends to favor having them even with infant car seats. To me it's extra cushion between impact and the car seat.
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Rear side airbags
I have them as an option as well and they are not required by law is why most cars don't have them. I've read some conflicting info about rear side airbags and car seats but the newer information tends to favor having them even with infant car seats. To me it's extra cushion between impact and the car seat.
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Yes, buy they are not added to the seats. They are curtain airbags.
More info in this thread
More info in this thread
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Rear side airbags
Yes, buy they are not added to the seats. They are curtain airbags.
More info in this thread
More info in this thread
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I was thinking that too, but there are some other threads here about the airbags where posters seem to think there was an issue.
I honestly can't believe Mercedes would make something like airbags an option.
Any opinion on Brilliant Blue?
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Never liked blue on a car until I rolled the dice and tried it. Now it's one of my favorite colors. Funny how that works. To me brilliant blue is awesome.
