Curtain Airbag - Vauxhall SIGNUM Owner's Manual

Curtain airbag 3

The curtain airbag system is identified by
the word AIRBAG on the roof pillar trim.
The curtain airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with inflator in the roof frame
on the driver's and front passenger side
respectively,
z the control electronics,
z the side impact sensors,
z the control indicator for airbag
systems v in the instrument.
The curtain airbag system will be triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration
on the centre door pillar of the driver's or
front passenger side,
z together with the side airbag system
z irrespective of seat occupancy
recognition,
z independently of the front airbag
system.
Seats, interior
When the curtain airbag is triggered it
inflates within milliseconds and provides a
safety barrier in the head area on the
respective side of the vehicle. This reduces
the risk of injury to the head considerably in
case of a side impact.
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