Opel MOVANO Owner's Manual page 179

SIDE BAGS
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To help increase occupant protection
in the event of a side collision, for
versions/markets, where provided, the
vehicle is equipped with front side bags
and window bags.
Side bags (for versions/markets, where
provided) protect occupants from side
impacts of medium-high severity, by
placing the bag between the occupant
and the internal parts of the side
structure of the vehicle. Non-activation
of side bags in other types of collisions
(front collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs,
etc.) is not a system malfunction.
An electronic control unit causes
the bags to inflate in the event of
a side collision. The bags inflate
instantaneously, placing themselves
between the occupant's body and the
structures which could cause injury.
They deflate immediately afterwards.
Side bags (for versions/markets, where
provided) are not a replacement of but
complementary to the belts, which you
are recommended to always wear, as
specified by law in Europe and most
non-European countries.
FRONT SIDE BAGS FOR
CHEST PROTECTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Housed in the seat backrests fig. 214,
they are composed of an instantly
inflating bag, which serves to protect
the occupants' chest and pelvis in the
event of a medium-high severity side
collision.
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WINDOW BAGS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
They consist of two curtain bags, one
on the right and the other on the left
side of the vehicle, located behind the
side coverings of the roof and covered
by special finishing fig. 215.
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Window bags have been designed for
protecting the head of front occupants
in the event of side collision, thanks to
the wide bag inflation surface.
WARNING In the event of a side
collision, the system offers best
protection if you keep a correct position
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on the seat because this allows the
side bags to inflate correctly.
WARNING The front airbags and/or
side bags may be deployed if the
vehicle is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody
zone, such as for example violent
shocks, against steps, kerbs or low
obstacles, vehicle falling into big
potholes or depressions in the road.
WARNING A small amount of dust
will be released when the airbags are
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