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fig. 20
SIDE WINDOW BAGS -
HEAD PROTECTION
They are "curtain" cushions located be-
hind the side coverings of the roof fig.
20 and covered by proper finishing.
Window bags have been designed for
protecting the head of front and rear oc-
cupants in the event of side crash,
thanks to the wide cushion inflation sur-
face. In minor side crashes (for which
the restraining action of the seat belts is
sufficient), the air bags are not de-
ployed.
Also in this case it is of vital importance
to wear the seat belts since in case of
side crash they guarantee proper posi-
tioning of the occupant and prevent the
occupants to be pitched out of the car in
case of violent crashes.
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IMPORTANT In the event of side
crash, you can obtain the best protec-
tion by the system keeping a correct po-
sition on the seat, allowing thus a cor-
rect window bag unfolding.
IMPORTANT The front air bags
and/or side bags may be deployed if
the car is subject to heavy knocks or
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accidents involving the underbody area,
such as for example violent shocks,
against steps, kerbs or low obstacles,
falling of the car in big holes or sags in
the road.
IMPORTANT When the airbag in-
flates it emits a small amount of dusts.
These dusts are harmless and is not the
beginning of a fire; then the unfold cush-
ion surface and the car interiors can be
covered by a dusty remains: this dust
can irritate skin and eyes. In case of con-
tact, wash yourself using neutral soap
and water.
Expiration dates of pyrotechnic charge
and coil contact are indicated on the la-
bel inside the glovebox. As this date ap-
proaches, contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services to have the device re-
placed.
IMPORTANT Should an accident oc-
cur in which any of the safety devices is
activated, take the car to Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the devices
activated replaced and to have the sys-
tem checked.
All control, repair and replacement op-
erations concerning the air bags must
only be carried out c/o Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services. If you are having the
car scrapped, have the air bag system de-
activated at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices first. If the car changes ownership,
the new owner must be informed of the
method of use of air bags and the above
warnings and also be given this "Own-
er's Manual".

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