Airbags
AIRBAGS
The airbags have been designed to optimise
the safety of the occupants in the event of
a serious collision; they work in conjunction
with the force limiting seat belts.
deployed; the seat belts alone contribute
towards providing protection in these
situations.
Front airbags
These are fitted in the centre of the steering
wheel for the driver and in the dashboard
for the front passenger. They are deployed
simultaneously, except in cases where the
passenger airbag has been deactivated.
Airbags only operate when the ignition is
switched on.
In the event of a serious collision, electronic
detectors record and analyse any abrupt
deceleration of the vehicle:
Deployment of the airbags is
accompanied by a slight discharge
of smoke and a noise, resulting from the
activation of the pyrotechnic charge included
in the system.
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in the event of a serious collision, the
airbags are deployed instantly and
contribute towards better protection of
occupants of the vehicle; immediately
after the impact, the airbags rapidly
deflate so as to not hinder visibility or
the possible exit by the occupants,
Front airbag fault
If this warning lamp comes on,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer to
have the system checked.
This smoke is not harmful but may be an
irritant to sensitive persons.
The noise of the detonation may result in a
slight loss of hearing for a short time.
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in the event of a less serious impact,
an impact to the rear and in certain
conditions of rollover, the airbags are not
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