Alfa Romeo Tonale Owner's Handbook Manual page 138

SIDE BAGS
To help increase occupants protection
in the event of side impact collisions, the
vehicle is equipped with front side bags
and window bags.
Side bag
These comprise two bags located in
the front seat backrests fig. 143 which
protect the pelvis, chest and shoulder
area of the occupants in the event of a
side collision of medium-high severity.
They are marked by the "AIRBAG" label
sewn on the outer side of the front seats.
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Window bag
This consists of a "curtain" bag housed
behind the roof side linings and covered
by special trims fig. 144. They are
designed to protect the head of front
and rear occupants in the event of a side
collision, thanks to the wide cushion
inflation surface.
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144
The deployment of side bags in the event
of side impacts of low severity is not
required.
In the event of a side impact, the
system provides best protection if the
passenger sits on the seat in a correct
position, thus allowing correct window
bag deployment.
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Warnings
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
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automatic seat washing stations).
The front airbags and/or side bags
may be deployed in the event of sharp
impacts to the underbody of the car (e.g.
impact with steps, pavements, potholes
or road bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small
amount of dust: the dust is harmless
and does not indicate the beginning of a
fire. The dust may irritate skin and eyes
however: in this case, wash with neutral
soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement
must be carried out at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
in different ways on the basis of the type
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of collision. Failure to activate one or
more of the devices does not indicate a
system malfunction.
AUXILIARY BATTERY DISCONNECTION
(Mild Hybrid versions)
WARNING In the event of a collision that
is serious enough to trigger the airbag,
the auxiliary battery is automatically
disconnected from the electrical system
in order to prevent short circuits and/or
fires.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible to have the electrical
system checked.
WARNING
95) Do not affix rigid objects to the coat
hooks or support handles.
96) Do not rest your head, arms or elbows
on the door, on the windows or in the