Mahidra TUV 300 Owner's Manual page 63

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Never make any modifications to your vehicle which could affect
the performance of your airbag system. In particular, changes
to the vehicle frame, bumpers, bull bar, front fenders, ride
height, suspension, seat belts, interior trim, seats or steering
wheel (especially covers, pads or other trim), could prevent
proper deployment of the airbag. If you need to make any
modifications to accommodate any disability you may have,
please contact your Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
Never try to open or strike the airbag cover. If the airbag cover
is cracked or damaged in any way, the airbag may not function
as intended. Take the vehicle to an Authorized Mahindra Dealer.
Even if the airbags do not deploy during an accident, take your
vehicle to an authorized Mahindra Dealer for a thorough inspection
of the airbag and seat belt systems, no matter how minor the
accident. The airbag system could have been damaged, and may
not work as intended in the future, resulting in serious injury.
6.2.3 Airbag Inflation/Deployment
The airbag sensors constantly monitor the forward deceleration of
the vehicle. If an impact results in a forward deceleration beyond
the designed threshold level, the system triggers the airbag
inflators. This initiates a chemical reaction which quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) (if equipped)
Upon deployment, tear seams molded directly into the pad covers
separate under pressure from the expansion of the airbags.
Further opening of the covers allows full inflation of the airbags. A
fully inflated airbag, in combination with a properly worn seat belt,
slows the driver's or the passenger's forward motion, reducing the
risk of head and chest injury.
After complete inflation, the airbag immediately starts deflating,
enabling the driver to maintain forward visibility and the ability to
maneuver or operate other controls.
Deployment of the airbags happen in a fraction of a second,
producing a loud noise releasing a 'white smoke' and residue along
with a non-toxic gas. This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may
remain inside the vehicle for some time, and may cause some
minor irritation to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off
any residue with soap and water as soon as possible to prevent any
potential skin irritation. If you can safely exit the vehicle, you should
do so immediately.
• Do not modify, remove, strike or open the seat belt pre-
tensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or
wiring. Failure to follow these instructions may prevent them
from activating correctly, cause sudden operation of the
system or disable the system, which could result in serious
injury
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