Maserati Levante Owner's Manual page 66

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(because equipped with rollover
sensing).
Front and Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact
sensors can aid the ORC in determining
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appropriate response to impact events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the communication
network and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event,
the ORC will determine whether the
enhanced accident response system
will have to perform the following
functions:
• cut off fuel to the engine;
• turn hazard lights and interior lights
on as long as the battery has power
or until the ignition switch is turned
off;
• unlock the doors automatically;
• disconnect the battery with a
pyrotechnic charge.
Air Bag Deployment Result
The advanced front air bags are
designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
If you do have a collision which
deploys the air bags, any or all of the
following may occur:
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• The nylon air bag material may
sometimes cause abrasions and/or
skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags
deploy and unfold. They are not
caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and
normally heal quickly. However, if
you haven't healed significantly
within a few days, or if you have any
blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
• As the air bags deflate, you may see
some smoke-like particles. The
particles are a normal by-product of
the process that generates the
non-toxic gas used for air bag
inflation. These airborne particles
may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or
throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool
water. For nose or throat irritation,
move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these
particles settle on your clothing,
follow the garment manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning. Do not
drive your vehicle after an air bag
has deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will
not be in place to protect you.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Air bag inflation releases a small
amount of powder. This powder is not
harmful for the environment.
WARNING!
• Deployed air bags and seat belt
pretensioners cannot protect you in
another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the
front seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by a Maserati Service
Centre. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) system
serviced as well.
• Have the air bag checked, serviced
and replaced only by the Service
Network.
Air Bag System Maintenance
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air
bag system could cause it to fail
when you need it; thus you could be
injured if the air bag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify