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A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the
collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control
unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
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Driver's front airbag.
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Front passenger airbag.
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Driver's knee airbag.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe side collision.
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Front side airbag on the side of the accident.
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Rear side airbag on the side of the accident.
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Head airbags on the side of the accident.
When an airbag is deployed, the following events occur.
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The interior light comes on (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on - switch ).
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The hazard warning lights are switched on.
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All doors are unlocked.
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The fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.
When there is no air bag deployment?
With minor frontal and side collisions, rear collision, overturning of the vehicle
or vehicle roll-over there is no airbag deployment.
Airbag overview
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front airbags
Driver's knee airbag
Side airbags
Head airbags
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Safety
Front airbags
Fig. 7 Locations of the airbags / gas filled airbags
In the event of a severe frontal collision, the front airbags offer additional pro-
tection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger.
The driver's front airbag is located in the steering wheel, the front passenger
airbag is located in the instrument panel above the glove compartment
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The airbags inflate in front of the driver and front passenger when they are
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deployed
» Fig. 7
- . The forward movement of the driver and of the front
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passenger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag
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and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.
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Fig. 8
Safe distance to steering wheel
» Fig. 7
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