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SAFETY 83

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AIR BAGS

Immediately after the impact, the air

bags delate rapidly so that they do

not hinder the visibility of the occu-

pants nor their exit if necessary from

the vehicle.

The air bags are not deployed in the

case of minor impacts, rear impacts

or in certain roll-over conditions. The

seat belt is suficient to ensure maxi-

mum protection in these situations.

The seriousness of a collision de-

pends on the nature of the obstacle

and the speed of the vehicle at the

moment of the collision.

The air bags have been designed to

maximise the safety of the occupants

in the event of serious collisions. They

work in conjunction with the force-lim-

iting seat belts. The electronic detec-

tors register and analyse any abrupt

deceleration of the vehicle in the im-

pact detection zones (see diagram):

if the triggering threshold is reached,

the air bags inlate instantly and pro-

tect the occupants of the vehicle.

FRONT AIR BAGS

These are folded in the centre of the

steering wheel for the driver and in

the fascia for the front passenger.

They are deployed simultaneously,

except in cases where the passen-

ger air bag is disarmed, in the event

of a serious front impact applied in

the impact zone A in the longitudinal

centreline of the vehicle, on a hori-

zontal plane and from the front of the

vehicle towards the rear. The air bag

inlates between the front occupant of

the vehicle and the fascia to cushion

his forward movement. The air bags

therefore limit the risk of injury to the

head and chest.

Air bags only operate when the

ignition is switched on.

Front air bag malfunction

If this warning light comes

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

Note: the gas escaping from

the air bags can be a minor

irritant.

on the multifunction display,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the

event of a serious impact

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Disarming (check)

If the passenger air bag is

The curtain air bags are incorporated

in the headlining.

The curtain air bag inlates between

the front or rear occupant and the

windows. It therefore limits the risk of

head injuries. In the event of a minor

impact or bump on the side of the ve-

hicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the

air bag may not be triggered. The air

bag is not triggered in the event of a

front or rear collision.

disarmed, the warning light

on the instrument panel re-

mains on until the passenger

air bag is reactivated.

SIDE AIR BAGS AND

CURTAIN AIR BAGS

The side air bags are incorporated

into the front seat backs on the door

side.

Air bags malfunction

Disarming the passenger air

bag

If this warning light comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is essential to disarm the pas-

senger air bag when you install

a "rear-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seri-

ously injured or killed if the air bag

were to inlate.

F With the ignition switched off,

insert the key into the passenger

air bag disarming switch 1, turn

it to the "OFF" position, then

remove the key keeping the

switch in this position.

The triggering of these air bags re-

quires a serious side impact applied

in the side impact zone B, perpen-

dicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane

and from the outside of the vehicle

towards the inside. The side air bag

inlates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim pad.

It therefore limits the risk of injury to

the chest.

on the multifunction display,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the

event of a serious impact.

The rear side air bags afford the rear

passengers the same protection

which the front side air bags offer the

front passengers.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger air bag will not be triggered in the

event of an impact.

As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the air bag switch to the "ON"

position to re-activate the air bag and

thus ensure the safety of your pas-

senger in the event of an impact.

SAFETY 85

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For the front, side and

curtain air bags to be ful-

ly effective, observe the

following safety rules:

Front air bags

Curtain air bags

Do not drive holding the steering

wheel by its spokes or resting your

hands on the centre part of the

wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet

on the fascia.

Smoke as little as possible; deploy-

ment of the air bags can cause burns

or the risk of injury from a cigarette

or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering

wheel or hit it violently.

Do not ix or glue anything to the

pillars or the roof. This could cause

injury to the head when the curtain

air bag inlates.

The triggering of an air bag or air

bags is accompanied by a slight

emission of harmless smoke and

a noise due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated

in the system. This smoke is not

harmful but sensitive individuals

may experience some irritation.

Wear a correctly adjusted

seat belt.

Sit in a normal upright position.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the air bags (child,

animal, object...). This could ham-

per the operation of the air bags or

injure the occupants.

All work on the air bag systems is

strictly prohibited unless it is carried

out by qualiied personnel of the

PEUGEOT network.

The detonation noise may result in

a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, injury or slight

burns to the head, chest or arms

when the air bag is triggered cannot

be ruled out. Indeed, the bag inlates

almost instantly (approximately

30 milliseconds) then delates within

the same time discharging hot gas

via the openings provided for this

purpose.

After an accident or if the vehicle

has been stolen or broken into,

have the air bag systems checked.

Side air bags

Only put approved covers on the

seats, these will not hamper the in-

lation of the side air bags. Consult a

PEUGEOT dealer.

This equipment will only operate

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subsequent

accident), the air bag will not in-

late.

Do not ix or glue anything to the front

seat backs. This could cause injury

to the chest or arms when the side

air bag inlates.

Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

84 - SAFETY

Disarming (check)

If the passenger air bag is

The curtain air bags are incorporated

in the headlining.

The curtain air bag inlates between

the front or rear occupant and the

windows. It therefore limits the risk of

head injuries. In the event of a minor

impact or bump on the side of the ve-

hicle or if the vehicle rolls over, the

air bag may not be triggered. The air

bag is not triggered in the event of a

front or rear collision.

disarmed, the warning light

on the instrument panel re-

mains on until the passenger

air bag is reactivated.

SIDE AIR BAGS AND

CURTAIN AIR BAGS

The side air bags are incorporated

into the front seat backs on the door

side.

Air bags malfunction

Disarming the passenger air

bag

If this warning light comes

on, accompanied by an au-

dible signal and a message

To ensure the safety of your child,

it is essential to disarm the pas-

senger air bag when you install

a "rear-facing" child seat on the

front passenger seat. Otherwise,

the child would risk being seri-

ously injured or killed if the air bag

were to inlate.

F With the ignition switched off,

insert the key into the passenger

air bag disarming switch 1, turn

it to the "OFF" position, then

remove the key keeping the

switch in this position.

The triggering of these air bags re-

quires a serious side impact applied

in the side impact zone B, perpen-

dicular to the longitudinal centreline

of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane

and from the outside of the vehicle

towards the inside. The side air bag

inlates between the front occupant

of the vehicle and the door trim pad.

It therefore limits the risk of injury to

the chest.

on the multifunction display,

contact a PEUGEOT dealer to have

the system checked. The air bags

may no longer be triggered in the

event of a serious impact.

The rear side air bags afford the rear

passengers the same protection

which the front side air bags offer the

front passengers.

In the "OFF" position, the passen-

ger air bag will not be triggered in the

event of an impact.

As soon as the child seat is removed,

turn the air bag switch to the "ON"

position to re-activate the air bag and

thus ensure the safety of your pas-

senger in the event of an impact.

SAFETY 85

-

For the front, side and

curtain air bags to be ful-

ly effective, observe the

following safety rules:

Front air bags

Curtain air bags

Do not drive holding the steering

wheel by its spokes or resting your

hands on the centre part of the

wheel.

Passengers must not place their feet

on the fascia.

Smoke as little as possible; deploy-

ment of the air bags can cause burns

or the risk of injury from a cigarette

or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering

wheel or hit it violently.

Do not ix or glue anything to the

pillars or the roof. This could cause

injury to the head when the curtain

air bag inlates.

The triggering of an air bag or air

bags is accompanied by a slight

emission of harmless smoke and

a noise due to the activation of the

pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated

in the system. This smoke is not

harmful but sensitive individuals

may experience some irritation.

Wear a correctly adjusted

seat belt.

Sit in a normal upright position.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the air bags (child,

animal, object...). This could ham-

per the operation of the air bags or

injure the occupants.

All work on the air bag systems is

strictly prohibited unless it is carried

out by qualiied personnel of the

PEUGEOT network.

The detonation noise may result in

a slight loss of hearing for a short

time.

Even if all of the precautions men-

tioned are observed, injury or slight

burns to the head, chest or arms

when the air bag is triggered cannot

be ruled out. Indeed, the bag inlates

almost instantly (approximately

30 milliseconds) then delates within

the same time discharging hot gas

via the openings provided for this

purpose.

After an accident or if the vehicle

has been stolen or broken into,

have the air bag systems checked.

Side air bags

Only put approved covers on the

seats, these will not hamper the in-

lation of the side air bags. Consult a

PEUGEOT dealer.

This equipment will only operate

once. If a second impact occurs

(during the same or a subsequent

accident), the air bag will not in-

late.

Do not ix or glue anything to the front

seat backs. This could cause injury

to the chest or arms when the side

air bag inlates.

Do not sit with the upper part of the

body any nearer to the door than

necessary.

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