Airbag Supplementary Restraint System - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

AIRBAG DEFLATED
AFTER
DEPLOYMENT
Airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)
The Lotus Evora is equipped with advanced dual stage airbags
for both the driver and front seat passenger, in conjunction with
pre-tensioning seat belts for both front seat occupants. The
airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) is supplemental
to the seat belts, and does not render the seat belts redundant.
Seat belts have proven to be the single most effective safety
device, and should be worn at all times by both driver and pas-
senger, no matter how short the journey. Properly worn seat
belts also ensure that the seat occupant is in the best position
for full effectiveness of the airbag.
WARNING
second, and if a vehicle occupant is too close to the airbag (less
than 10 inches {25 cm}) or incorrectly positioned, they could
be killed or seriously injured.
Front seat occupants will minimise their chances of injury in
a frontal collision, if the seats are positioned as far rearwards as
is consistent with maintaining full and comfortable control of the
vehicle, and the requirements of any rear seat passengers.
The SRS is designed to operate when the vehicle is involved in a
frontal, or near frontal collision, and the impact (rate of decelera-
tion) is sufficient to warrant airbag and seat belt pre- tensioning
protection to both front seat occupants. The 55 litre airbag for the
driver is housed in the centre of the steering wheel, with a 100
litre airbag for the passenger housed within the fascia. A sensor
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