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AIR BAGS
System designed to maximise the safety
of the occupants (with the exception of
the rear centre passenger) in the event
of violent collisions. It supplements the
action of the force-limiting seat belts.
If a collision occurs, the electronic de-
tectors record and analyse the front and
side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
- in the case of a serious impact, the air
bags are triggered instantly and pro-
tect the occupants of the vehicle (with
the exception of the rear centre pas-
senger); immediately after the impact,
the air bags deflate rapidly so that
they do not hinder visibility or the exit
of the occupants,
- in the case of a minor or rear impact
or in certain roll-over conditions, the
air bags will not be triggered; the seat
belt alone is sufficient to provide opti-
mum protection in these situations.
Front air bags
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous front impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the head and chest.
The driver’s air bag is incorporated in
the centre of the steering wheel; the
front passenger’s air bag is incorporat-
ed in the fascia above the glove box.
Activation
The air bags are triggered simultane-
ously, unless the passenger’s front air
bag is disarmed, in the event of a seri-
ous front impact applied to all or part of
the front impact zone
A
, in the longitu-
dinal centreline of the vehicle on a hori-
zontal plane and directed from the front
to the rear of the vehicle.
The front air bag inflates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
fascia to cushion his forward move-
ment.
Impact detection zones
A.
Front impact zone.
B.
Side impact zone.
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