Renault 2000 Megane Driver's Handbook Manual page 22

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS
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Air bag for driver and front
passenger
(continued)
Each air bag system consists of:
- An air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for the
front passenger.
- A computer for both systems
which includes the
detector and a monitor controlling
the electrical trigger system for the
gas generator.
- One single tell-tale light 1 on the
instrument panel.
Operation
The system is only operational after
the ignition has been turned on
(ignition key in position M "ignition
on").
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the
air bag(s) inflate(s) in approximately
30 millisecond(s), cushioning the
impact of the driver's head against
the steering wheel and the front
passenger's
dashboard. The air bag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers
are not impeded in any way when
they get out of the vehicle.
The air bag system uses the
principles of pyrotechnics. This
explains why, when the air bag
inflates, it will generate heat,
produce smoke (this does not mean
that a fire is about to start) and make
a noise upon detonation. In a
situation where an air bag is
required,
immediately and this may cause
impact some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.
head against the
it must inflate
(continued)
Operating fault
Tell-tale light 1 illuminates on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then extinguishes
after a few seconds. If it does not
illuminate when the ignition is
turned on or if it flashes, there is a
fault in the system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be
reduced until this problem is
rectified.
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