Renault Megane Manual page 34

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT
Operation
This system is only operational
when the ignition is switched on.
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the
airbags inflate rapidly, cushioning
the impact of the driver's head and
chest against the steering wheel and
the front passenger's head against
the dashboard. The airbags then
deflate immediately so that the
passengers are not impeded in any
way when leaving the vehicle.
Special feature of the front
airbag
Depending on the severity of
impact, the front airbag has two
deployment volumes
integral ventilation system
prevent burns from the exhaust
gases:
- "small volume" airbag, this is the
first stage of operation;
- "large volume" airbag, the airbag
seams rip so that a larger volume
of gas is released into the bag (for
the most severe impacts).
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Operating faults
Warning light 1 will light up on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then go out after a
few seconds.
and an
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If it does not light up when the
ignition is switched on, or comes on
when the engine is running, there is
a fault in the system.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible. Your protection
will be reduced until this fault is
rectified.
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