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The essentials
and chest in the event of a severe frontal col-
li
s
ion.
The s
pecial design of the airbag allows the
controlled escape of the propellant gas when
an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus,
the head and chest are surrounded and pro-
tected by the airbag. After the collision, the
airbag deflates sufficiently to allow visibility.
››› page 88
Deactivating the front passenger front
airb
ag*
Fig. 23 Front passenger front airbag switch.
Fig. 24 Centre side of dash panel: control
lamp for de
activated front passenger airbag
in centre console.
To deactivate the front passenger front air-
b
ag:
●
Sw
it
ch the ignition off.
●
Switch the ignition off.
●
Open the door on the front passenger side.
●
Insert the key into the slot of the switch for
deactivating the front passenger airbag
››› Fig. 23. About 3/4 of the key should enter;
this is as far as it will go.
●
Turn the key gently to the position. If
you have difficulty, ensure that you have in-
serted the key as far as it will go.
●
Close the front passenger door.
●
Check, with the ignition switched on, that
the control lamp remains lit where it
says in the centre of the
dash panel ››› Fig. 24.
››› in Activation and deactivation of
front passenger airbag* on page 91
››› page 90
Side airbags*
Fig. 25 Side airbag in driver's seat.
Fig. 26 Illustration of completely inflated side
airb
ag on l
ef
t side of vehicle.
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