Airbag Tell Tale - Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual

belt, even with airbags. Sit as far back from the steering
wheel as is comfortable, whilst ensuring that full control
can be maintained.
• Airbags plus lap-shoulder seat belts offer the best
protection for adults, but not for young children and
infants. Neither the car's seat belt system nor its
airbag system is designed for them. Young children and
infants need the protection that a child restraint system can
provide. See later section on 'Child Restraints'.
• If an object is between a person and an airbag, the bag
might not inflate properly or it might force the object into
that person causing death or serious injury. The path of
an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Don't put anything
between an occupant and an airbag, and don't attach or
put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any
passenger dashboard air bag covering.
• Do not lean against the inside of the doors; always hold
the steering wheel by the outer rim; never rest your hands
on the airbag panel.
• Never transport heavy objects on or in front of the pas-
senger seat.
• Give your passenger all of the information in this sec-
tion.
• Do not attempt to de-activate the airbags, or make any
other changes to the wiring or components of the airbag
system. Do not undertake any wiring for electrical ac-
cessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag wiring
harnesses. Doing so may disable the airbag system, or
cause its unintended deployment.
• Adjust the driver's seat to ensure that your chest is at
least 10 inches (250mm) from the steering wheel.
• If the airbag trim cover on the passenger side of the dash-
board is accidently knocked off, the passenger airbag will
not operate correctly. Improper protection could result
in death or serious injury to a passenger in a crash. Do
not attempt to refit or repair the trim cover, but have the
fault rectified immediately by your dealer.

Airbag Tell Tale

There is an airbag warning light ('tell tale') on the instrument
panel which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the
following airbag electrical circuits for malfunction:
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