Methods Of Restraint In Addition To The Front Seat Belts - Renault Modus Manual

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

Chest and lap belt force limiters
Above a certain severity of impact,
this mechanism is used to limit the
force of the belt against the body so
that it is at an acceptable level.
Driver and passenger airbags
Fitted to the driver's and passenger
side.
The presence of this equipment is
indicated by the word "Airbag" on
the steering wheel
dashboard (airbag zone A) and a
label on the lower part of the
windscreen or on the sun visor.
Each airbag system consists of:
- an airbag and gas generator fitted
to the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
- an intelligent computer for both
systems, which includes
impact sensor and a monitor
controlling the electrical trigger
system for the gas generator.
- A single warning light
the instrument panel.
and the
an
on
The airbag
principles
Therefore, when the airbag inflates,
it will generate heat, produce
smoke (this does not mean that a
fire is about to start) and make a
noise upon
situation
required,
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.
(continued)
A
system uses the
of pyrotechnics.
detonation. In a
where an airbag is
it will inflate
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