WARNING
WARNING
Information on the use of the airbag system
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
System description
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the
indicator light
in the instrument cluster » page 40.
When the airbags are deployed they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
The airbag system consists – depending on the vehicle equipment – of the following modules.
Note
Airbag deployment
The airbags inflate in fractions of a second and at a high speed in order to be able to offer that additional protection in the event of an accident.
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
In certain accident situations, the several airbags may be deployed simultaneously.
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, rear-end collisions, tilting of the vehicle and vehicle rollover.
Deployment factors
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle, vehicle speed, etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which occurs. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates the relevant restraint system.
If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal collision
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:
Chevrolet Sonic. Liftgate (Hatchback)
Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk
open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the hatch/trunk
or liftgate. E ...
Peugeot 208. Rear parking sensors
The system is switched on by engaging reverse gear. This is accompanied by an
audible signal. The system is switched off when you exit reverse gear.
Audible assistance
The proximity information ...
Nissan Micra. Doors
When the doors are locked using one of the
following methods, the doors cannot be opened
using the inside or outside door handles. The
doors must be unlocked to open the doors.
WARNING
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