3.9
Before Driving
Restraints System
The restraints system gives protection to the driver and all passengers
in a variety of impact conditions. The system consists of:
• Driver and passenger safety belts with pre-tensioners and load
limiting systems
• Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags
• Driver and front passenger seat side airbags
• Front Passenger Sensing
All of these systems are controlled by a Restraints Control Module
(RCM). In a collision the RCM will analyse information from various
sensors, including crash and seat occupancy conditions. Based on this
information the RCM will deploy the appropriate safety devices.
During a crash, the RCM may or may not operate the safety belt dual
pre-tensioners and none, one, or both stages of the dual-stage airbag
supplemental restraints.
If the pre-tensioners or airbags do not operate in a collision it does
not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means
the system determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt
usage, etc.) were not appropriate to operate these safety devices.
Front airbags are designed to operate only in frontal and near-frontal
collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the
collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
Determining if the System is Operational
A warning symbol in the instrument cluster shows the condition
of the system. A difficulty with the system is shown by one or more of
the following:
• The warning symbol will flash or stay ON.
• The warning symbol does not come ON immediately after the
ignition is set to ON.
If either of these conditions occur, even intermittently, have the
restraint system serviced at your Aston Martin Dealer immediately.
Unless serviced, the system may not operate correctly in the event of
a collision.
Seat Belts
Aston Martin strongly recommend the use of seat belts.
Warning: Seat belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
Warning: Each belt assembly must only be used by one
passenger; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being
carried on the passengers lap. Do not put an adult seat belt
around two children.
Warning: When installed, the seat belt webbing must not
contact any sharp edges which could abrade or cut the webbing
during normal use or in an accident. If necessary, the webbing
must be protected.
Warning: Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the
webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly
battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap
and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or damaged.
Warning: Wearing your seat belt is crucial to your safety. Not
wearing a seat belt increases chance of serious injury or death in
the event of an accident.
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