Maserati GranTurismo Owner's Manual page 34

Understanding the Vehicle
passenger seat. Also remember that, if
the ignition device is in STOP position,
none of the safety devices will be
deployed in the event of collision.
Nondeployment of these devices does
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not indicate a system malfunction.
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Ignoring the air bag warning light and
message in your instrument cluster
could mean you won't have the air
bags to protect you in a collision. If
the light does not come on as a bulb
check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the engine,
or if it comes on as you drive, have an
authorized Service Centre service the
air bag system immediately.
Front Air Bag Inflator Units
When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the advanced front air bags, it
signals the inflator units. A large quantity
of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate
the advanced front air bags. The steering
wheel hub trim cover and the upper right
side of the dashboard separate and fold
out of the way as the air bags inflate to
their full size.
The air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front
passenger. The advanced front air bag
gas is vented through the vent holes
in the sides of the air bag. In this way,
the air bags do not interfere with your
control of the vehicle.
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Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air
Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
The ORC unit determines if a side
collision requires the side air bags to
inflate, based on the severity and type
of collision. Based on the severity and
type of collision, the side air bag inflator
on the crash side of the vehicle may
be triggered, releasing a quantity of
non-toxic gas.
The inflating SAB exits through the
seat seam into the space between the
occupant and the door. The side air bag
moves at a very high speed and with
such a high force that it could injure you
if you are not seated properly, or if items
are positioned in the area where the side
air bag inflates. This especially applies to
children.
Front and Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact
sensors can aid the ORC in determining
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 device 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:
• 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