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If the front airbag deploys, the knee airbag also deploys in frontal collisions
above a certain severity.
When the system is deployed, the airbag starts to fill with a propellant gas,
and inflates between the lower part of the instrument panel and the driver
⇒ page 36, fig.
22.
Although they are not a soft pillow, they can "cushion" the impact and in this
way they can help to reduce the risk of injury to the lower extremities.
All this takes place instantaneously, so fast that many people don't even
realize that the airbags have deployed. The airbags also inflate with a great
deal of force and it is important for occupant safety that nothing should be in
their way when they deploy.
Fully inflated airbags in combination with properly worn safety belts slow
down and limit the occupant's forward movement and help to reduce the
risk.
Important safety notes on the knee airbag system
Airbags are only supplemental restraints.
Always wear safety belts correctly and ride in a proper seating position. There
is a lot that you and your passengers must know and do to help the safety
belts and airbags to provide supplemental protection.
WARNING
An inflating knee airbag can cause serious injury. Wearing safety belts
incorrectly and improper seating positions increase the risk of serious
personal injury and death whenever a vehicle is being used.
•
The airbag system cannot protect you properly if you are seated too
close to any of the airbag locations. When adjusting their seat positions, it
Safety First
Operating instructions
WARNING (continued)
is important that the driver keep their upper bodies and knees at the
following minimum safe distances:
− 25 cm between the chest and the steering wheel/instrument panel.
− 10 cm between the knees and the lower part of the instrument panel.
•
The risk of personal injury increases if you lean forward or to the side,
or if the seat is improperly positioned and you are not wearing your safety
belt. The risk increases even more should the airbag deploy.
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Always make sure that the knee airbag can inflate without interference.
Objects between yourself and the airbag can increase the risk of injury in
an accident by interfering with the way the airbag deploys or by being
pushed into you as the airbag deploys.
− No objects of any kind should be carried in the footwell area in front
of the driver's seat. Bulky objects (shopping bags, for example) can
hamper or prevent proper deployment of the airbag. Small objects can
be thrown through the vehicle if the airbag deploys and injure you or
your passengers.
•
Make sure there are no cracks, deep scratches or other damage in the
area of the instrument panel where the knee airbag is located.
•
If children are incorrectly seated, their risk of injury increases in the
case of an accident ⇒ page 46.
Practical tips
Airbag system
Technical Data
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