SAFETY
Impact detection zones
Operation
Lateral airbags*
It is deployed at the same time as the
corresponding lateral airbag in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all or
part of the side impact zone B, perpen-
dicular to the longitudinal centreline of
the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
System which protects the driver and
front passenger in the event of a seri-
ous side impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the chest.
Each lateral airbag is fitted in the front
seat back frame, on the door side.
The curtain airbag inflates between the
front or rear occupant of the vehicle and
the windows.
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
In the event of a minor impact or
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bump on the side of the vehicle or
if the vehicle rolls over, the airbag
may not be deployed.
The airbag is not deployed in the
event of a rear or front collision.
Operation
It is deployed unilaterally in the event
of a serious side impact applied to all
or part of the side impact zone B, per-
pendicular to the longitudinal centreline
of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and
directed from the outside towards the
inside of the vehicle.
The lateral airbag inflates between the
front occupant of the vehicle and the
corresponding door trim panel.
Operating fault
Curtain airbags*
If this warning lamp comes on
in the instrument panel, accom-
panied by an audible signal and
System which protects the driver and
passengers (with the exception of the
rear centre passenger) in the event of a
serious side impact in order to limit the
risk of head injuries.
Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pil-
lars and the upper part of the passenger
compartment.
a message on the multifunction
screen, contact a PEUGEOT dealer or
a qualified workshop to have the system
checked. The airbags may no longer be
deployed in the event of a serious impact.
* According to country.
* According to country.
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