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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE SEAT BELTS
Force limiter
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.
B
A
Driver's airbag A and passenger
airbag B
An airbag may be provided for both
the driver and the front passenger.
A marking 'Airbag' on the steering
wheel, the dashboard and the lower
section of the windscreen reminds
you of the presence of the additional
means
of
restraint
pretensioners, etc.) in the passenger
compartment.
(continued)
Each airbag system consists of:
- an airbag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
- a computer for both systems,
which includes the impact detecter
and a monitor controlling the
electrical trigger system for the gas
generator;
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- a single
the instrument panel.
The airbag system uses the
principles of pyrotechnics. This
explains why, when the airbag
(airbags,
inflates, it will generate heat,
produce smoke (this does not
mean that a fire is about to start)
and
make
detonation. In a situation where
an airbag is required, it will
inflate immediately and this may
cause some minor, superficial
grazing to the skin or other
problems.
indicator light on
a
noise
upon
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