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Safety
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In order to be effective, a seat belt must:
Impact detection zones
Airbags
– be tightened as close to the body as
possible.
General information
– be pulled in front of you with a smooth
movement, checking that it is not twisted.
– must only be used to secure one person.
– not show signs of tearing or fraying.
– not be changed or modified, in order to avoid
affecting its performance.
This system is designed to improve the safety
of the occupants of the front seats and the rear
outer seats in the event of a violent collision. The
airbags supplement the action of the seat belts
equipped with a force limiting system.
Electronic detectors record and analyse the
front and side impacts sustained in the impact
detection zones:
A. Front impact zone
B. Side impact zone
Recommendations for children
Use a suitable child seat if the passenger
is less than 12 years old or shorter than 1.5
metres.
When one or more airbags are deployed,
the detonation of the pyrotechnic charge
incorporated in the system makes a noise and
releases a small quantity of smoke.
– In the event of violent impact, the airbags
deploy instantly and help better protect the
occupants of the vehicle; immediately after the
impact, the airbags deflate rapidly in order not
to hinder the visibility or the possible exit of the
occupants.
Never use the same seat belt to secure more
than one child.
This smoke is not harmful, but sensitive
individuals may experience irritation.
Never carry a child on your lap.
For more information on Child seats, refer to
the corresponding section.
The detonation noise associated with the
deployment of one or more airbags may result
in a slight loss of hearing for a short time.
– In the event of a slight impact, a rear impact
and under certain rollover conditions, the airbags
may not deploy; only the seat belt helps to protect
you in these situations.
Maintenance
In accordance with current safety
The seriousness of the impact depends on the
nature of the obstacle and the speed of the
vehicle at the moment of collision.
regulations, for all work on your vehicle's seat
belts, contact a qualified workshop with the
skills and equipment needed, which a dealer is
able to provide.
The airbags do not operate when the
ignition is switched off.
Have your seat belts checked regularly by a
dealer or a qualified workshop, particularly if
the straps show signs of damage.
This equipment will only deploy once. If a
second impact occurs (during the same or a
subsequent accident), the airbag will not be
deployed again.
Clean the seat belt straps with soapy water or
a textile cleaning product, sold by dealers.
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