Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010 Owner's Handbook Manual page 147

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fig. 20
SIDE WINDOW BAGS -
HEAD PROTECTION
They are "curtain" cushions located be-
hind the side coverings of the roof fig.
20 and covered by proper finishing.
Window bags have been designed for These dusts are harmless and is not the thorized Services. If you are having the
protecting the head of front and rear oc- beginning of a fire; then the unfold cush- car scrapped, have the air bag system de-
cupants in the event of side crash,
thanks to the wide cushion inflation sur- covered by a dusty remains: this dust vices first. If the car changes ownership,
face. In minor side crashes (for which can irritate skin and eyes. In case of con- the new owner must be informed of the
the restraining action of the seat belts is tact, wash yourself using neutral soap method of use of air bags and the above
sufficient), the air bags are not de-
ployed.
Also in this case it is of vital importance
to wear the seat belts since in case of
side crash they guarantee proper posi-
tioning of the occupant and prevent the
occupants to be pitched out of the car in
case of violent crashes.
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IMPORTANT In the event of side
crash, you can obtain the best protec- and coil contact are indicated on the la-
tion by the system keeping a correct po-bel inside the glovebox. As this date ap-
sition on the seat, allowing thus a cor- proaches, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rect window bag unfolding.
IMPORTANT The front air bags
and/or side bags may be deployed if
the car is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody area,activated, take the car to Alfa Romeo
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such as for example violent shocks,
against steps, kerbs or low obstacles,
falling of the car in big holes or sags in tem checked.
the road.
IMPORTANT When the airbag in-
flates it emits a small amount of dusts. only be carried out c/o Alfa Romeo Au-
ion surface and the car interiors can be activated at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
and water.
Expiration dates of pyrotechnic charge
rized Services to have the device re-
placed.
IMPORTANTShould an accident oc-
cur in which any of the safety devices is
Authorized Services to have the devices
activated replaced and to have the sys-
All control, repair and replacement op-
erations concerning the air bags must
warnings and also be given this "Own-
er's Manual".