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airbags cushion the forward movement of the front occupants and help to
reduce the risk of injury to the head and the upper part of the body.
The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-
lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and
chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag. After the collision, the
airbag deflates sufficiently to allow visibility.
The airbags deploy extremely rapidly, within thousandths of a second, to
provide additional protection in the event of an accident. A fine dust may
develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and it is not an indication
of fire in the vehicle.
Airbag covers when the frontal airbags are triggered
Fig. 21 Airbag covers during deployment of front airbags.
The airbag covers fold out of the steering wheel and dashboard respectively
when the driver and front passenger airbags are triggered
bag covers remain connected to the steering wheel or the dash panel.
Safety
⇒ F ig.
21. The air-
Operation
Safety notes on the front airbag system
WARNING
● The seat belts and airbags can only provide maximum protection if
the occupants are seated correctly ⇒ p age 9, Proper sitting position for
occupants.
● The deployment space between the front passengers and the airbags
must not in any case be occupied by other passenger, pets and objects.
● The airbags provide protection for just one accident; replace them
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once they have deployed.
● It is also important not to attach any objects such as cup holders or
telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the airbag units.
● Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any
way.
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Advice
Airbag system
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Technical specifications
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