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SEATS & RESTRAINTS  
Airbag Supplementary Restraint  
System  
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Seat Side Airbags (fitted to the outer side of the seat  
squab)  
Side Head Impact Protection Airbags (fitted behind the  
headlining)  
Overview  
Please note that this is model and trim level dependant.  
The airbag SRS provides ADDITIONAL  
protection in a severe frontal impact only. It  
does not replace the need, or requirement to  
wear a seat belt.  
The airbags together with the seat belts  
provide optimum protection for adults, but  
it is not the case for infants. The seat  
belt and airbag systems in the vehicle are  
not designed for protecting infants. The  
protection required by infants should be  
provided by child restraints.  
The Airbag Supplementary Restraint System generally  
consists of:  
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Front Airbags (fitted to the centre of the steering wheel  
and dashboard above the glove compartment)  
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In the corresponding position where airbags are fitted,  
there is a warning sign stating ‘AIRBAG’.  
Airbag Deployment  
Front seat passengers should not place feet,  
knees or any other part of the body in contact  
with, or in close proximity to a front airbag.  
Airbag Warning Light  
To minimise the risk of accidental injury from  
inflating airbags, seat belts should be worn  
correctly at all times. In addition, both driver  
and front seat passenger should adjust their  
seat to provide sufficient distance from the  
front airbags. If side airbags/side head impact  
protection airbags are fitted, both driver and  
front seat passenger should be seated to  
maintain sufficient distance from the upper  
part of the body to the sides of the vehicle,  
this will ensure maximum protection when  
the side airbags/side head impact protection  
airbags are deployed.  
The airbag warning light is located in the  
instrument pack. If this lamp does not extinguish or  
illuminates during driving, it indicates that there is a failure  
in the SRS or seat belt. Please seek an MG Authorised  
Repairer at the earliest opportunity. An SRS or seat belt  
fault may mean the components may not be deployed in  
the event of an accident.  
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When airbags are deployed, children without  
proper protection may suffer from serious  
injury or even death. DO NOT carry children  
in the arms or on the knees during traveling.  
Children should wear seat belts suitable to  
age. DO NOT lean out of windows.  
DO NOT knock or strike the position where  
airbags or related parts are located, so as  
to avoid accidental airbag deployment which  
may cause serious injury or even death.  
In the event of a collision, the airbag control unit monitors  
the rate of deceleration or acceleration induced by the  
collision, to determine whether the airbags should be  
deployed. Airbag deployment is virtually instantaneous  
and occurs with considerable force, accompanied by a  
loud noise.  
An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions  
and other injuries if the occupant is too close  
to the airbag at the time of its deployment.  
DO NOT affix or place any objects on, or  
adjacent to the airbags. This may affect the  
airbag passage or create projectiles that may  
cause injury or serious harm in the event of  
airbag deployment.  
Provided the front seat occupants are correctly seated and  
with seat belts properly worn, the airbags will provide  
additional protection to the chest and facial areas in the  
event of the car receiving a severe frontal impact.  
Side airbags and side head impact protection airbags are  
designed to offer additional protection to the side of the  
body facing the impact, if a severe side collision occurs.  
After deployment the airbag components  
become very hot. DO NOT touch any airbag  
related components, it may cause burns or  
serious injury.  
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Front Airbags  
IMPORTANT  
NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint  
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG  
in front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to  
the CHILD can occur. Refer to ‘Disabling the  
Passenger Airbag'.  
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Airbags can not protect lower body parts of  
passengers.  
Airbags are not designed for rear collision, minor  
frontal or side impacts, or if the vehicle overturns;  
nor will it operate as a result of heavy braking.  
Deployment and retraction of the frontal and side  
airbags takes place very quickly and will not protect  
against the effects of secondary impacts that may  
occur.  
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Front seat passengers should not place feet,  
knees or any other part of the body in contact  
with, or in close proximity to a front airbag.  
When an airbag inflates, a fine powder is released.  
This is not an indication of a malfunction, however,  
the powder may cause irritation to the skin and  
should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and any  
cuts or abrasions of the skin.  
In extreme cases driving on very uneven  
surfaces may cause airbag deployment.  
Please take extra care when driving on  
uneven roads.  
Airbags are designed to deploy during serious impacts, the  
following conditions may cause airbag deployment.  
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After inflation, front and side airbags deflate  
immediately. This provides a gradual cushioning  
effect for the occupant and also ensures that the  
driver's forward vision is not obscured.  
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A frontal collision with unmovable or non deformable  
solid objects at a high speed.  
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Conditions that can cause serious chassis damage, such  
as a collision with kerbstones, road edges, deep ravines  
or holes.  
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Seat Side Airbags  
Conditions in Which Airbags Will Not  
Deploy  
The manufacture and material of the seat  
is critical to the correct operation of side  
airbags. Therefore, please DO NOT fit  
seat covers which may affect side airbag  
deployment.  
The deployment of airbags does not depend on the vehicle  
speed, but on the object that the vehicle hits, angle of  
impact and the rate at which the car changes speed as a  
result of a collision. When the impact force of collision  
is absorbed or dispersed to vehicle body, airbags may not  
deploy; however, airbags may sometimes deploy according  
to impact condition. Therefore, the deployment of airbags  
shall not be judged based on the severity of vehicle damage.  
In the event of a serious side impact, the relevant side airbag  
will deploy (only the affected side).  
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The airbag will be deployed in the event that the side of  
the vehicle is impacted with a solid object or another  
vehicle.  
Front Airbags  
Side Head Impact Protection Airbags  
Under certain conditions the front airbags may not be  
deployed. Some examples are listed below:  
In the event of a serious side impact, the relevant side  
curtain airbag will deploy (only the affected side).  
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The impact point is not central to the front of the  
vehicle.  
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The side curtain airbag will be deployed in the event that  
the side of the vehicle is impacted with a solid object or  
another vehicle.  
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The impact is not of sufficient force (the impact is with  
an object that is not solid, such as a lamp post or central  
barriers).  
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The impact area is high (collision with the tailgate of a  
truck).  
Impacts to the rear or side of the vehicle.  
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The vehicle rolling over.  
Disabling the Passenger Airbag  
Seat Side Airbags and Side Head Impact  
Protection Airbags  
The Passenger Airbag should only be disabled  
when a rear facing child seat is fitted to the  
front passenger seat.  
Under certain conditions the seat side and side head  
airbags may not be deployed. Some examples are listed  
below:  
When an adult is seated in the front  
passenger seat, ensure that the airbag is  
switched on.  
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Side impacts at certain angles.  
Light side impacts such as a motorcycle.  
Impacts that are not central to the side of the vehicle,  
either too far toward the engine compartment or the  
loadspace.  
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The vehicle rolling over.  
The angled impact is not of sufficient force (the impact  
is with an object that is not solid, such as a lamp post  
or central barriers).  
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The impact is not of sufficient force (with another  
vehicle, stationary or moving).  
The impact is from the rear of the vehicle.  
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The passenger airbag disable switch is located inside of the  
glovebox, To disable the passenger airbag, insert the key  
and turn the switch to OFF position.  
When the switch is turned to the OFF position, the OFF  
indicator light ( located in the PAB display panel in the lamp  
assembly ) illuminates, this indicates that the passenger  
airbag is disabled.  
When the switch is turned to the ON position, the ON  
indicator light ( located in the PAB display panel in the lamp  
assembly ) illuminates, this indicates that the passenger  
airbag is enabled.  
The passenger airbag status light is located in the roof  
mounted interior lamp assembly. The shape of the lamp  
assembly varies according to the configuration of the  
vehicle.  
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Service and Replacement of Airbags  
Service Information  
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Steering wheel centre pad.  
Area of dashboard containing the passenger airbag.  
Area of roof lining and front pillar finishers which  
enclose the side head impact protection modules.  
DO NOT install or modify the airbag. Any  
changes to the vehicle structure or airbag  
system wiring harness are strictly prohibited.  
If the airbag warning lamp fails to illuminate, stays on, or  
if there is damage to the front or side of the vehicle, or  
the airbag covers show signs of damage, contact an MG  
Authorised Repairer immediately.  
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Changes to vehicle structure is prohibited.  
This may affect the normal operation of the  
SRS.  
IMPORTANT  
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The removal or replacement of an airbag module  
should be carried out by an MG Authorised Repairer.  
After 10 years from the initial date of registration  
(or installation date of a replacement airbag), some  
components will need to be replaced by an MG  
Authorised Repairer. The appropriate page of the  
Service Portfolio must be signed and stamped once  
the work has been completed.  
DO NOT allow these areas to be flooded with  
liquid and DO NOT use petrol, detergent,  
furniture cream or polishes.  
If water contaminates or enters the SRS it  
may cause damage and affect deployment.  
In this case contact an MG Authorised  
Repairer immediately.  
To prevent damage to the airbag SRS, the following  
areas should be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and  
upholstery cleaner ONLY:  
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Replacing Aribag System Parts  
If the vehicle is scrapped, the undeployed airbags may have  
potential risks, therefore, before the disposal, they must be  
deployed safely in a certain environment by a professional  
from an MG Authorised Repairer.  
Even if the airbag does not deploy, collisions  
may cause damage to SRS in the vehicle.  
Airbags may not function properly after  
damage, and can not protect you and other  
passengers when a second collision occurs,  
which may cause serious injury or even  
death. To ensure that SRS can function  
properly after collision, please go to an MG  
Authorised Repairer to check airbags and  
repair as necessary.  
Airbags are designed for using once only. Once the airbag  
is deployed, you must replace SRS parts.  
Please go to an MG Authorised Repairer for replacement.  
Disposal of Airbags  
When your vehicle is sold, ensure that the new owner  
knows the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and is aware  
of the replacement date of SRS.  
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