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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS
Load limiter
Above a certain severity of impact,
this mechanism is used to limit
the force of the belt against the
body so that it is at an acceptable
level.
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Driver and passenger airbags
Fitted to the driver and passenger
side.
The word "Airbag" on the steering
wheel and the dashboard (airbag
zone A) and an airbag marking in
the lower section of the windscreen
indicate the presence of this
equipment.
Each airbag system consists of:
- an airbag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for
the front passenger,
- an intelligent computer for both
systems, which includes an impact
sensor and a monitor controlling
the electrical trigger system for the
gas generator;
- a single å warning light on
the instrument panel;
- an advanced frontal sensor
completes this system.
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A
The airbag system uses the
principles of pyrotechnics. This
explains why, when the airbag
inflates, it will generate heat,
produce smoke (this does not
mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an airbag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor,
superficial grazing to the skin or
other problems.
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