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Airbag system

Description of the airbag system

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
System description
Airbag deployment
The airbag system supplements the fastened seat belts and provides addition-
al occupant protection in severe frontal collisions.
The functional status of the airbag system is indicated by the indicator light
in the instrument cluster » page
WARNING
An airbag can only offer you optimal protection in combination with a
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fastened seat belt.
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but instead forms part of
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the complete passive vehicle safety concept.
To ensure passengers are protected with the greatest possible effect
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when the airbag is deployed, the front seats must be correctly adjusted to
match the body size » page 8, Correct and safe seated position.
If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far forward or
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adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing yourself to increased
risk of injury in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Information on the use of the airbag system
If there is a fault, have the airbag system checked immediately by a spe-
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cialist garage. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not being activated in
the event of an accident.
No modifications of any kind must be made to parts of the airbag system.
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Any work on the airbag system including the installation and removal of
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system components due to other repair work (e.g. removal of the steering
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.
Never make any changes to the front bumper or the bodywork.
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Do not manipulate individual parts of the airbag system, as this might re-
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sult in the airbag being deployed.
The airbag system must then be replaced if the airbag has been deployed.
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System description
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Read and observe
The airbag inflates in a fraction of a second.
When the airbags are deployed, they fill with gas and inflate.
A grey white or red, non-harmful gas is released when the airbag is inflated.
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This is perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.
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Depending on the vehicle equipment, the airbag system consists of the
following parts.
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Front airbag for the driver and the front passenger
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Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster
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Airbag deployment
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Read and observe
The airbag system is only functional when the ignition is switched on.
Triggering conditions
It is not possible to generally determine which deployment conditions apply to
the airbag system in every situation. An important role is played by factors
such as the type of object that the vehicle hits (hard/soft), the impact angle,
vehicle speed etc.
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which
occurs. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is measured during the
collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified in the control
unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well suffer severe
damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.
The following airbags will be deployed in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
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Driver's front airbag.
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Front passenger airbag.
The following events occur when an airbag deploys.
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The interior light illuminates (if the automatic operation of the interior light is
switched on – switch ).
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The hazard warning lights are switched on.
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All the doors are unlocked.
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The fuel supply to the engine is cut off.
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