Airbag System Malfunction Lamp; Airbag Inflation/Deployment - Mahindra XUV 500 Owner's Manual

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) (if equipped)

6.5 Airbag System Malfunction Lamp

Airbags do not require any regular maintenance of
service. The airbag system malfunction lamp
illuminates when the ignition is ON, and it turns OFF
after about two seconds as self check confirming
normal operations of airbag system and malfunction lamp.
This lamp monitors airbag sensor assembly, airbag sensors,
indicator lamp, seat belt pre-tensioner assemblies, inflators,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occur, there is a malfunction of
the airbags or seat belt pre-tensioner. Immediately contact your
Mahindra Dealer.
• The lamp does not glow when the ignition is switched ON or
glows beyond six (6) seconds after switching the ignition ON
• The lamp comes ON at any other time, even briefly
• The lamp comes ON intermittently
Never make any modifications to your vehicle which could affect
the performance of your airbag system. In particular, changes
to the vehicle frame, bumpers, bull bar, front fenders, ride
height, suspension, seat belts, interior trim, seats or steering
wheel (especially covers, pads or other trim), could prevent
proper deployment of the airbag. If you need to make any
6-6
modifications to accommodate any disability you may have,
please contact your Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
Never try to open or strike the airbag cover. If the airbag cover
is cracked or damaged in any way, the airbag may not function
as intended. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
Even if the airbags do not deploy during an accident, take your
vehicle to an authorized Mahindra Dealer for a thorough inspection
of the airbag and seat belt systems, no matter how minor the
accident. The airbag system could have been damaged, and may
not work as intended in the future, resulting in serious injury.

6.6 Airbag Inflation/Deployment

The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of
the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond
the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag
inflators. This initiates a chemical reaction which quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas.
Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers
separate under pressure from the expansion of the airbags.
Further opening of the covers allows full inflation of the airbags. A
fully inflated airbag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt,
slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, reducing the
risk of head and chest injury.
© Copyright Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.052016