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6
SAFETY
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AIR BAGS
The air bags have been designed
to maximise the safety of the occu-
pants in the event of serious colli-
sions. 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 trigger-
ing threshold is reached, the air bags
inflate instantly and protect the occu-
pants of the vehicle.
FRONT AIR BAGS
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in the
fascia for the front passenger. They
are deployed simultaneously, except in
cases where the passenger air bag is
disarmed, in the event of a serious front
impact applied in the impact zone A in
the longitudinal centreline of the vehi-
cle, on a horizontal plane and from the
front of the vehicle towards the rear.
The air bag inflates between the front
occupant of the vehicle and the fascia
to cushion his forward movement. The
air bags therefore limit the risk of injury
to the head and chest.
Front air bag malfunction
Flashing indicates an air
bag malfunction, contact a
PEUGEOT dealer to have
the system checked. The
air bags may no longer be
triggered in the event of a serious
impact
Note: the gas escaping from
the air bags can be a minor
irritant.
Immediately after the impact, the air
bags deflate rapidly so that they do
not hinder the visibility of the occu-
pants nor their exit if necessary from
the vehicle.
The air bags are not deployed in the
case of minor impacts, rear impacts
or in certain roll-over conditions. The
seat belt is sufficient to ensure maxi-
mum protection in these situations.
The seriousness of a collision de-
pends on the nature of the obstacle
and the speed of the vehicle at the
moment of the collision.
Air bags only operate when the ig-
nition is switched on.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
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