Airbag Щperation - Ferrari 599 GTB FIORANO Owner's Manual

Warning light C comes on when the
ignition key is turned to position
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II. If no malfunctions are detected,
the warning light goes out after
approximately 4 seconds. If the
warning light does not come on, if
it remains on or if it comes on while
driving, contact the Ferrari Service
Network immediately.
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Operation
The airbags are controlled by an ECU
which activates them in the event of a
head-on collision (direction of impact
between 11 and 1 o'clock) of sufficient
severity.
In the case of a collision with an impact
force that causes deceleration exceeding
the value set for the internal sensor, the
ECU will transmit a signal to deploy the
airbags. The airbags will begin to inflate,
breaking the cover along the breakage
line and will deploy completely in a few
tenths of milliseconds. Once deployed,
they will serve as protection between the
driver and/or passenger and structures
that could cause injury.
The airbags deflate immediately after-
wards.
The driver and passenger should not
carry any objects (beverage cans or
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bottles, pipes, etc.,) that may cause in-
jury in the event of airbag activation.
When the system is activated, gases are
released in the form of fumes, together
with the gas used for inflating the
airbags.
These gases are not harmful.
Always drive with your hands on the
rim of the steering wheel so that in
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the event of activation, the airbag
can deploy without obstruction.
Driving with your hands on the
steering wheel spokes or on the air-
bag cover increases the risk of injury
for your wrists and arms.
The driver and passenger must al-
ways fasten their seat belts and sit in
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an upright position, as far as possible
away from the airbag, in order to
have optimal protection in all types
of collision.
Always keep the backrest of your
seat in the upright position and sit
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with your back properly resting
against it.
Do not modify the system components
or wiring, under any circumstances.
With the ignition key inserted and in
position II, although the engine is off, the
airbags can still be activated when the
vehicle is stationary if it is hit by a moving
vehicle.