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Airbag system
Note
The relevant safety requirements must be ob-
served when the
vehicle is dismantled or sys-
tem components are removed. These require-
ments are known to specialised workshops
››› page 69.
Service and disposal of belt tension
device
s
If you work on the belt tensioners or remove
and inst
all other parts of the vehicle when
performing other repair work, the seat belt
may be damaged. The consequence may be
that, in the event of an accident, the belt ten-
sioners function incorrectly or not at all.
So that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner
is not reduced and that removed parts do not
cause any injuries or environmental pollu-
tion, regulations must be observed. These re-
quirements are known to specialised work-
shops.
WARNING
Improper handling and homemade repairs of
seat belt
s, automatic belt retainers and ten-
sion devices increase the risk of sustaining
severe or fatal injuries. The belt tensioner
may fail to trigger or may trigger in the wrong
circumstances.
●
Never attempt
to repair, adjust or remove or
install parts of the belt tensioners or seat
belts. Any work must be performed by a spe-
cialised workshop only ››› page 247.
●
Belt tensioners and automatic belt retain-
ers cannot be repaired and must be replaced.
For the sake of the environment
Airbag modules and belt tensioners may con-
t
ain perc
hlorate. Observe the legal require-
ments for their disposal.
Airbag system
Brief
intr
oduction
Intr
oduction
Front airbags have been installed for both
driver and pa
ssenger. The front airbags can
also protect the chest and head of driver and
passenger if the seats, seat belts head re-
straints and, for the driver, the steering
wheel are correctly adjusted and used. Air-
bags are considered as additional safety
equipment. An airbag cannot replace the
seat belt, which must be worn at all times,
even in front seats where front airbags have
been installed.
WARNING
Never exclusively trust the airbag system as a
means
of protection.
●
Even when triggered, airbag protection is
only auxiliary.
●
The airbags provide the best protection
when the seat belts are properly fastened,
thus reducing the risk of sustaining injuries
››› page 65, How to properly adjust your seat-
belt.
●
Before each trip, every occupant must sit
properly, correctly fasten the seat belt be-
longing to his or her seat and keeping it fas-
tened throughout the trip. This rule is valid
for all vehicle occupants.
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