Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual page 25

If you're too close to an inflating airbag, as you would
be if you were leaning forward, you could be killed or
seriously injured. Seat belts help keep you in the correct
position before and during a crash. Always wear your
seat belt, even with airbags. Sit as far back from the
steering wheel as is comfortable, whilst ensuring that
full control can be maintained.
• Airbags plus lap-shoulder seat belts offer the best
protection for adults, but not for young children and
infants. Neither the car's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them. Young children and
infants need the protection that a child restraint system can
provide. See later section on 'Child Restraints'.
• If an object is between a person and an airbag, the bag
might not inflate properly or it might force the object into
that person causing death or serious injury. The path of
an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Don't put anything
between an occupant and an airbag, and don't attach or
put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any
passenger dashboard air bag covering.
• Do not lean against the inside of the doors; always hold
the steering wheel by the outer rim; never rest your hands
on the airbag panel.
• Never transport heavy objects on or in front of the pas
senger seat.
• Give your passenger all of the information in this sec-
tion.
• Do not attempt to de-activate the airbags, or make any
other changes to the wiring or components of the air-
bag system. Do not undertake any wiring for electrical
accessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag wiring
harnesses. Doing so may disable the airbag system, or
cause its unintended deployment.
• Adjust the driver's seat to ensure that your chest is at
least 10 inches (250mm) from the steering wheel.
• If the airbag trim cover on the passenger side of the
dashboard is accidently knocked off, the passenger
airbag will not operate correctly. Improper protection
could result in death or serious injury to a passenger in
a crash. Do not attempt to refit or repair the trim cover,
but have the fault rectified immediately by your dealer.
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