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ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES

Pretensioners

Methods of restraint in addition

to the front seat belts

– Have the entire re-

straint system checked

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following an accident.

Depending on the vehicle, they may

comprise:

– No operation whatsoever is per-

mitted on any part of the system

(pretensioners, airbags, comput-

ers, wiring) and the system com-

ponents must not be reused on

any other vehicle, even if identi-

cal.

– Only qualified personnel from

our Network may work on the

airbags; otherwise the system

may trigger accidentally and

cause injury.

– The electrical trigger system

may only be tested by a specially

trained technician using special

equipment.

– When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact an approved dealer for

disposal of the pretensioner and

airbags gas generators.

– front seat belt inertia reel preten-

sioners;

– chest force limiters;

– airbags driver and passenger

front.

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the ve-

hicle is subjected to a frontal impact.

Depending on the severity of the im-

pact, the system can cause:

– blocking of the seat belt;

– the seat belt pretensioner to hold the

occupant in the seat, in addition to the

force limiter;

The pretensioners hold the seat belt

against the body, holding the occupant

more securely against the seat, thus

increasing the seat belt's efficiency.

– the front airbag.

With the ignition on, following a signifi-

cant frontal impact and depending on

the severity of the impact, the system

may trigger the seat belt inertia reel

pretensioner 1 which instantly retracts

the seat belt.

Load limiter

driver and passenger front Airbags

Above a certain level of impact force,

this mechanism is used to limit the

force of the belt against the body so

that it is at an acceptable level.

These are provided for the driver and

the front passenger seats (location A ).

A "airbag" mark on the steering wheel,

dashboard (airbag area A ) and, de-

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pending on the vehicle, a label at the

bottom of the windscreen provide a re-

minder that this equipment is present.

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.

The airbag system uses

pyrotechnic principles.

This explains why, when

In the event of a severe frontal im-

pact, the airbag(s) inflate rapidly, cush-

ioning the impact of the driver's head

and chest against the steering wheel

and of the front passenger against the

dashboard. They then deflate immedi-

ately so that the passengers are not in

any way hindered when leaving the ve-

hicle.

Each airbag system consists of:

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the airbag inflates, it will

– an airbag and gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel for the driver

and in the dashboard for the passen-

ger;

– an electronic unit for monitoring the

system controlling the gas generator

electrical trigger;

generate heat, produce smoke

(this does not mean that a fire is

about to start) and make a bang-

ing noise. In a situation where an

airbag is required, it will inflate im-

mediately and this may cause

some minor, superficial grazing to

the skin or other problems.

Operating faults

– a single warning light

on the

instrument panel;

– remote sensors (depending on the

vehicle).

This warning light comes on

when the engine is started and then

goes out after approximately three

seconds.

If it does not come on when the igni-

tion is switched on or if it stays on,

there is a fault in the system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible;

Your protection will be reduced until

this fault is rectified.

Operation

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The following cases trigger the pre-

tensioners or the airbags :

In a frontal impact with another vehi-

cle of an equivalent or higher category,

with an impact area equal to or greater

than 40%, where the speed of both ve-

hicles is equal to or greater than 25

mph (40 km/h) km/h.

In a side impact with another vehicle

of an equivalent or higher category, at

an impact speed equal to or greater

than 31 mph (50 km/h) km/h.

In a frontal impact against a rigid

(non-deformable) surface at an impact

speed equal to or greater than 16 mph

(25 km/h) km/h.

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In the following examples, the pre-

tensioners or airbags may be trig-

gered:

The pretensioners or airbags may

not be triggered by:

– side impact at the front or rear of the

vehicle;

– frontal impact, underneath the tail of

a lorry;

– frontal impact against an obstacle

with a sharp angle;

– ...

– a rear impact, however severe;

– the vehicle overturning;

– impacts to the underside of the vehi-

cle, from kerbs;

– potholes;

– a fall or a hard landing;

– stones;

– ...

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Warnings

All of the warnings below are given so that the airbagis not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to pre-

vent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when it inflates.

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Warnings in relation to the driver's airbag

– Do not modify the steering wheel or the boss.

– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.

– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, watch, telephone cradle, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.

– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).

– Do not sit too close to the steering wheel: adopt a driving position whereby your arms are slightly bent ꢀ 59. This will al-

low sufficient space for the airbag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.

Warnings in relation to the passenger airbag

– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the airbag.

– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).

– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may be sus-

tained. As a general rule, keep all body parts (knees, hands, head, etc.) away from the dashboard.

– Reactivate the passenger airbag as soon as you remove the child seat to ensure the protection of the front passenger in

the event of an impact.

A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE ADDITION-

AL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ARE NOT DEACTIVATED ꢀ 90.

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Side seat belt pretensioners

Methods of restraint in addition

to the rear seat belts

– Have the entire re-

straint system checked

2

following an accident.

Depending on the vehicle, they may

comprise:

– No operation whatsoever is per-

mitted on any part of the system

(pretensioners, airbags, comput-

ers, wiring) and the system com-

ponents must not be reused on

any other vehicle, even if identi-

cal.

– side seat belt inertia reel preten-

sioners;

– chest force limiters.

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the ve-

hicle is subjected to a frontal impact.

Depending on the severity of the im-

pact, the system can cause:

– Only qualified personnel from

our Network may work on the

airbags; otherwise the system

may trigger accidentally and

cause injury.

– The electrical trigger system

may only be tested by a specially

trained technician using special

equipment.

– When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact an approved dealer for

disposal of the pretensioner and

airbags gas generators.

– blocking of the seat belt;

– the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner

(which engages to correct seat belt

slack).

The pretensioners hold the seat belt

against the body, holding the occupant

more securely against the seat, thus

increasing the seat belt's efficiency.

Load limiter

Above a certain severity of impact, this

mechanism is used to limit the force of

the belt against the body so that it is at

an acceptable level.

With the ignition on, following a signifi-

cant frontal impact and depending on

the severity of the impact, the system

may trigger the seat belt inertia reel

pretensioner 1 which instantly retracts

the seat belt.

Side protection devices

Side Airbags

(depending on the vehicle)

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This airbag may be fitted to each of the

front seats and is activated at the sides

of the seats (door side) to protect the

occupants in the event of a severe

side impact.

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Curtain Airbags

This is an airbag fitted (depending on

the vehicle) along the upper sides of

the vehicle – they inflate along the

front and rear door side windows to

protect the passengers in the event of

a severe side impact.

Depending on the vehicle,

a marking on the wind-

screen informs you of the

presence of additional means of

restraint (airbags, pretensioners

etc.) in the passenger compart-

ment.

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Warnings

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Warning related to the side airbag airbag

– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers specifically designed for your vehicle. Con-

tact an approved dealer to find out if such covers are available from our Network. The use of any covers other

than those designed for your vehicle (including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the operation of the airbags

and reduce your protection.

– In the front, do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the door and the internal fittings.

Do not cover the seatback with objects such as clothes or accessories. This may prevent the airbag from operating correct-

ly or cause injury when the airbag is deployed.

– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal fittings, except by qualified personnel from

our Network.

– The airbag deploys through the slits in the front seatbacks (door side): never insert any objects in these slits.

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Additional methods of restraint

All of the warnings below are given so that the airbagis not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to pre-

vent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when it inflates.

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The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the airbag and the seat belt are integral

parts of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts are not

worn, the occupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the

risk of minor superficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always

possible with airbags.

If the vehicle should overturn or suffer a rear impact, however severe, the pretensioners and airbags are not always trig-

gered. Shocks to the underbody of the vehicle, from pavements, potholes, stones etc. can all trigger these systems.

– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the driver or passenger airbag system (airbag,

computer, wiring harness etc.), except by qualified network personnel.

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental triggering of the system which may cause in-

jury, only qualified Network personnel may work on the airbag system.

– As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, or is stolen or

broken into.

– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the new purchaser of these conditions when handing over this vehicle user

manual.

– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).

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Operating faults

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The indicator light 1 lights up when the

ignition is switched on and goes out af-

ter a few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition

is switched on, or if it lights up when

the engine is running, there is a fault

with the system (airbags, pretension-

ers, etc.) for the front and/or rear

seats.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible; Your protection will be re-

duced until this fault is rectified.

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