Driver Airbag
A 2-stage driver "SMART" airbag, (which has been available since 3/99) is used on the E65.
The airbag has a volume of approx. 62 liters. There is only one design for all trim levels.
Depending on the crash severity detected, the two ignition stages are ignited. The faster the two ignitions succeed one another, the faster the airbag is filled. To eliminate hazards during rescue operations or disposal, both priming caps are always triggered.
New for the E65 is the color matching of the airbag unit to the interior color trim. Airbag units are offered in the following colors: black, beige, grey or blue.