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Airbags

The airbags have been designed to contribute

towards improving the safety of the occupants

in the event of violent collisions. They

supplement the action of the force-limiting seat

belts.

Front airbags

In this case, the electronic detectors record and

analyse the front and side impacts suffered in

the impact detection zones:

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in the event of a serious impact, the

airbags are deployed instantaneously

and contribute towards protecting the

occupants of the vehicle; immediately after

the impact, the airbags deflate rapidly so

that they do not hinder the visibility of the

occupants or their possible exit from the

vehicle,

System which protects the head and chest of

the driver and front passenger in the event of a

front impact.

The driver's airbag is fitted in the centre of the

steering wheel; the front passenger's airbag is

fitted in the dashboard above the glove box.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

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in the event of a minor impact or rear

impact and in certain roll-over conditions,

the airbags may not be deployed; the seat

belt alone contributes towards providing

your protection in these situations.

The deployment of one or more airbags

is accompanied by a slight discharge

of 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.

The noise of the detonation related to

the deployment of one or more airbags

may result in a slight loss of hearing for

a short time.

Deployment

The airbags are deployed, except the

passenger's front airbag if it is deactivated,

in the event of a serious front impact applied

to all or part of the front impact zone A, in

the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a

horizontal plane and directed from the front to

the rear of the vehicle.

The front airbag inflates between the front

occupant of the vehicle and the dashboard to

cushion their forward movement.

The airbags do not operate when the

ignition is off.

This equipment only operates once. If a

second impact occurs (during the same

or a subsequent accident), the airbag

will not be deployed again.

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Deactivation

Reactivation

Only the front passenger's airbag can be

deactivated:

When you remove the child seat, turn

This warning lamp comes on in the centre

console when the ignition is on and until the

airbag is reactivated.

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switch A to the "ON" position to reactivate the

airbag and so ensure the safety of your front

passenger in the event of an impact.

F

with the ignition off, insert the key in the

passenger airbag deactivation switch A,

turn it to the "OFF" position,

F

The associated warning lamp goes off.

remove the key.

Operating fault

To ensure the safety of your child, the

passenger airbag must be deactivated

when you install a rearward facing child

seat on the front passenger seat.

Otherwise, the child would risk being

seriously injured or killed if the airbag

were deployed.

If this warning lamp comes on in the

instrument panel, contact a PEUGEOT

dealer or a qualified workshop without

delay to have the system checked. The

airbags may no longer be deployed in

the event of a serious impact.

In this case, do not install a child seat

or seat an adult on the front passenger

seat.

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Lateral airbags

Deployment

Each curtain airbag 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, perpendicular

to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a

horizontal plane and directed from the outside

towards the inside of the vehicle.

The curtain airbag inflates between the front or

rear occupant of the vehicle and the windows.

System which protects the driver and front

passenger in the event of a serious side impact

in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest,

between the hip and the shoulder.

Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest

frame, door side.

Impact detection zones

A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.

Operating fault

If this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, 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.

Deployment

Curtain airbags

A lateral airbag is deployed unilaterally in the

event of a serious side impact applied to all or

part of the side impact zone B, perpendicular

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 hip and

shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle

and the corresponding door trim panel.

System which protects the driver and

passengers in the event of a serious side

impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the

head.

Each curtain airbag is fitted in the pillars

and the upper section of the passenger

compartment.

In the event of a minor impact or bump

on the side of the vehicle or if the

vehicle rolls over, the airbag may not be

triggered.

In the event of a rear or front collision,

the airbag is not triggered.

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The bag inflates almost instantly (within

a few milliseconds) then deflates within

the same time discharging the hot gas via

openings provided for this purpose.

Lateral airbags

Use only approved covers on the seats,

compatible with the deployment the lateral

airbags. For information on the range of seat

covers suitable for your vehicle, you can

contact a PEUGEOT dealer.

Advice

For the airbags to be fully

effective, observe the safety

recommendations below:

Sit in a normal upright position.

Do not fix or attach anything to the seat

backs (clothing...). This could cause injury

to the chest or arms if the lateral airbag is

deployed.

Do not sit with the upper part of the body any

nearer to the door than necessary.

Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt.

Do not leave anything between the

occupants and the airbags (a child, pet,

object...), nor fix or attach anything close to

the inflation trajectory of the airbags; this

could cause injuries during their deployment.

Never modify the original definition of your

vehicle, particularly in the area directly

around the airbags.

After an accident or if the vehicle has been

stolen or broken into, have the airbag

systems checked.

All work on the airbag system must be

carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or a

qualified workshop.

Front airbags

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

dashboard.

Do not smoke as deployment of the airbags

can cause burns or the risk of injury from a

cigarette or pipe.

Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or

hit it violently.

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Curtain airbags

Do not fit or attach anything to the steering

wheel or dashboard, this could cause

injuries with deployment of the airbags.

Do not fix or attach anything to the roof. This

could cause injury to the head if the curtain

airbag is deployed.

If fitted on your vehicle, do not remove the

grab handles installed on the roof, they play

a part in securing the curtain airbags.

Even if all of the precautions mentioned are

observed, a risk of injury or of minor burns

to the head, chest or arms when an airbag is

deployed cannot be ruled out.

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General points relating to child seats

Although one of PEUGEOT's main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safety of your children

also depends on you.

For maximum safety, please observe the

following recommendations:

PEUGEOT recommends that children

should travel in the outer rear seats of

your vehicle:

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in accordance with European regulations,

all children under the age of 12 or less

than one and a half metres tall must

travel in approved child seats suited to

their weight, on seats fitted with a seat

belt or ISOFIX mountings*,

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rearward facing up to the age of 3,

forward facing over the age of 3.

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statistically, the safest seats in your

vehicle for carrying children are the

rear seats,

a child weighing less than 9 kg must

travel in the rearward facing position

both in the front and in the rear.

* The regulations on carrying children are

specific to each country. Refer to the

legislation in force in your country.

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