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Airbag system190
Airbag system
Description of the airbag system
General information on the airbag system
The front airbag system is complementary to the three-point seat belts
and offers additional protection for the head and chest area of the driver
and passenger in the event of a frontal collision.
In the case of a violent side crash, the side* and head* airbags reduce the
risk of injuries to the occupants on the part of the body facing the side of
the accident ⇒ .
The airbag system is only functional after the ignition has been switched
on.
The operational readiness of the airbag system is monitored electroni-
cally. The airbag warning light comes on for a few seconds each time the
ignition is switched on.
The airbag system (according to vehicle equipment) essentially
consists of:
• an electronic control unit,
• front airbag for the driver and the front seat passenger*,
• side airbags*,
• head airbags*,
• an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster,
• a front passenger airbag switch* ⇒ page 200,
• an indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger airbag* in the
middle of the dash panel ⇒ page 200.
A fault in the airbag system exists if:
• the airbag indicator light does not light up when the ignition is switched
on,
• the warning light does not go out after about 4 seconds after the igni-
tion is switched on,
• the airbag indicator light goes out and comes on again after the ignition
is switched on,
• the airbag indicator light comes on or flickers when driving,
• an airbag indicator light showing a switched-off front passenger
airbag* in the middle of the dash panel flashes.
WARNING
• To enable the occupants of a car to be protected with the
greatest possible effect when the airbag is deployed, the front
seats must be ⇒ page 179, “Correct seated position” correctly
adjusted to match the body size of the occupant.
• If you do not fasten the seat belts when driving, lean too far
forward or adopt an incorrect seated position, you are exposing
yourself to increased risk of injury in the event of an accident.
• Have the airbag system checked immediately by a specialist
garage if a fault exists. Otherwise, there is a risk of the airbag not
being activated in the event of an accident.
• No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag
system.
• It is prohibited to manipulate individual parts of the airbag
system as this might result in the airbag being deployed.
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