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Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
Introduction
The airbag system provides, as a supplement to the seat belts, additional occu-
pant protection during severe frontal and side-on collisions.
The airbag will only provide optimum protection in conjunction with wear-
ing the seat belt - the airbag is not a substitute for the seat belts.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light
in the instrument cluster
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System description
Fig. 23 Airbag installation points
Airbag installation points
» Fig. 23
Front airbags
A
Side airbags
B
Head airbags
C
The forward movement of the body is cushioned when it makes contact with
the fully inflated airbag and the risk of injury to the remaining body parts is
thus reduced.
Front airbags - head and upper body. The airbags can be identified by the let-
tering featured on the steering wheel and on the dash panel on the pas-
senger side.
Side airbags - for the entire upper body (chest, stomach, pelvis) on the side
next to the door. The air bags can be identified by a label with the lettering
marked on the front seat backrests.
Head airbags - head and neck. The airbags are provided with the lettering
marked on the B-pillar cladding.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.
▶
Individual airbags.
▶
Warning light
in the instrument cluster
Key switch for the front passenger airbag
▶
Warning light for the front passenger airbag in the middle of the dash panel
▶
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Airbag deployment
Fig. 24 Inflated airbags
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
When triggered, the airbag fills with gas and unfolds. The inflation of the air-
bag is carried out in a fraction of a second.
When the airbag inflates, smoke is released. This is not a sign of a fire in the
vehicle.
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