Airbags - PEUGEOT 107 Handbook

Safety

Airbags

The airbags have been designed to maximise
the safety of the occupants in the event of
serious collisions. They work in conjunction
with the force-limiting seat belts. The
electronic detectors register and analyse
any abrupt deceleration of the vehicle in the
impact detection zones (see diagram): if the
deployment threshold is reached, the airbags
inflate instantly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
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Immediately after the impact, the airbags
deflate rapidly so that they do not hinder
the visibility of the occupants nor their exit if
necessary from the vehicle. The airbags are
not deployed in the case of minor impacts,
rear impacts or in certain roll-over conditions.
The seat belt is sufficient to ensure maximum
protection in these situations. The seriousness
of a collision depends on the nature of the
obstacle and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of the collision.
Airbags only operate when the ignition is
switched on. When they are deployed, a noise
is heard during inflation.
Note: the gas escaping from the
airbags can be a minor irritant.
Front airbags
These are fitted in the centre of the steering wheel
for the driver and in the dashboard for the front
passenger. They are deployed simultaneously,
except in cases where the passenger's airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front impact
applied in the impact zone A in the longitudinal A
centreline of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane and
from the front of the vehicle towards the rear. The
airbag inflates between the front occupant of the
vehicle and the dashboard to cushion his forward
movement. The airbags therefore limit the risk of
injury to the head and chest.
Front airbag fault
Flashing indicates an airbag fault,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a
qualified workshop to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.