Airbag Systems 3 - Vauxhall VIVARO Owner's Manual

Airbag systems
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Front airbag
The front airbag system is identified by the
word "Airbag" on the steering wheel and
above the glove compartment 3.
The front airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with an inflator in the steering
wheel, and a second one above the
glove compartment 3
z the control electronics with impact
sensor
z the airbag system control indicator v in
the instrument panel.
z Front passenger airbag deactivation 3
The front airbag system is triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident
z depending on the type of impact
z within the range shown in the illustration
z independently of the side airbag and
curtain airbag systems 3.
Examples:
z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle:
the front airbag is triggered at low
vehicle speed.
z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such
as another vehicle): the front airbag is
only triggered at a higher vehicle speed.
Safety systems
When triggered, the driver's airbag and
front passenger airbag 3 inflate in
milliseconds and form safety cushions for
the driver and front passenger. The
forward movement of the driver and front
passenger is checked and the risk of
injuries to the upper body and head
thereby substantially reduced.
z No impairment of view will occur,
because the airbags inflate and deflate
so quickly.
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Warning
The front airbag system provides
optimum protection when the seat,
backrest and head restraint are correctly
adjusted. Adjust the driver's seat
according to the occupant's height such
that with the driver sitting upright, the
steering wheel is held in the area of its
upper spokes with the driver's arms
slightly bent. The passenger seat should
be as far back as possible, with the
backrest upright. Do not place the head,
body, hands or feet on the cover of the
airbag system.
Do not place any objects in the area in
which the airbags inflate.
The three-point seat belt must be
correctly fitted (see page 57).
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