Airbag - Ferrari F430 Owner's Manual

Airbag

The airbag is not a substitute for
the seat belts but increases their
effectiveness. Correct use of the seat belts
in combination with the airbag offers
maximum protection in the event of a head-
on collision.
Airbag system components
The airbag system is composed of two
instantly inflatable cushions, one situated
on the driver's side in the centre of
A
the steering wheel and the other on the
passenger's side B inside the dashboard.
When the ignition key is turned to
position II, the relevant warning light
on the instrument panel comes on and, if no
faults are found, goes off after 4 seconds.
If the warning light does not come on, or if
it stays on, or if it comes on while driving,
immediately contact the Ferrari Service
Network.
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Operation
The airbags are controlled by a sensor and
an ECU that activates them in the event of
a head-on collision with medium or strong
impact.
In the event that the impact is so strong that
deceleration exceeds the sensor calibration
value, the electronic control unit sends an
airbag activation signal. The airbags start
inflating, breaking the cover along the
breaking line, until they are fully inflated in
a few tenths of milliseconds and positioned
as protection between the driver's or
passenger's body and the structures which
could cause injury.
The airbags deflate immediately afterwards.
The driver and passenger are both
advised not to travel with objects
(beverage cans or bottles, pipes, etc,)
placed on the airbag module covers or near
them, as they could be flung towards the
occupants by the unfolding bag, with the
risk of extremely hot gas leakages.
When the system starts operating, gases are
released in the form of fumes together with the
gas used for inflating the airbags.
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These gases are not harmful.
Always drive with your hands on the
crown of the steering wheel so that
in case of activation, the airbag can inflate
without obstruction.
Always keep the backrest in the upright
position and sit with your back properly
2 - About your vehicle
resting against it.
The passenger must always fasten the seat
belt and sit in an upright position, as far
as possible away from the airbag, in order
to have optimal protection in all types of
collision.
Do not modify the system components or
wiring under any circumstances.
Do not cut or tamper with the connectors
linking the wiring and the airbag modules.
Do not cover the steering wheel and the
padded panel on the dashboard on the
passenger's side with adhesive tape or treat it
in any way.
Never remove the steering wheel; if necessary,
have this done at the Ferrari Service
Network.
All the airbag system components must be
replaced after an accident that has caused
airbag activation.
Following an accident not involving airbag
activation, contact the Ferrari Service
Network to have the system checked and any
system components that may be damaged or
malfunctioning replaced.
Damaged or defective components of
the airbag system cannot be repaired
and must be replaced.
Improper operations on the system
components may cause failures or undesired
activation of the airbags with consequent
damage.
The airbag system components have been
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