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IMPORTANT The front and/or side air
bags may be activated if the car is sub-
jected to heavy shocks or accidents that
involve the underbody area, such as for
example violent bumps against steps,
pavements or fixed obstacles on the
ground, falling into big holes or bumpy
roads.
IMPORTANT The triggering of air
bags releases a small amount of powder.
This powder is not harmful and does not
indicate a start of fire; also the surfaces of
the deployed bag and the car interior may
be covered with dusty residue: this may
irritate the skin and eyes. In the event of
exposure, wash with neutral soap and
water.
The validity of the air bag is 14 years for
the pyrotechnic charge and 10 years for
the twisted contact (see label on the front
door, on the left side of the lock area).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as
this date approaches.
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IMPORTANT If an accident has trig-
gered anyone of the safety devices, Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services must be con-
tacted to have the devices activated
replaced and to have the whole system
checked.
All operations involving checking, repair-
ing and replacing components concerning
the air bag must be carried out by Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services
If the car is to be demolished, Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services should be con-
tacted beforehand to have the system
deactivated. If the car changes ownership,
the new owner must be informed of the
instructions for use and of the above warn-
ings and be given this "Owner's Manual".
IMPORTANT The triggering of the
pretensioners, front air bags and side bags
is decided in a differentiated manner
depending on the type of crash. The fail-
ure to trigger one or more of them does
not necessarily indicate a system malfunc-
tion.
Never rest head, arms
and elbows on the door, on
the windows and in the
window bag area to prevent pos-
sible injuries during the inflation
phase.
Never lean head, arms
and elbows out of the win-
dow.
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