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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/6)

They are comprised of:

– seat belt inertia reel pretension-

ers;

– Have the entire restraint

system checked following

an accident.

– chest-level load limiters;

– airbags anti-submarining;

– No operation whatso-

ever is permitted on any part

of the system (pretensioners,

airbags, computers, wiring) and

the system components must not

be reused on any other vehicle,

even if identical.

– airbags – Driver and passenger

front

These systems are designed to act in-

dependently or together when the vehi-

cle is subjected to a frontal impact.

– Only qualified personnel from our

Network may work on the airbags;

otherwise the system may trigger

accidentally and cause injury.

Depending on the severity of the

impact, the system can trigger:

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– seat belt locking;

– The electric trigger system may

only be tested by a specially

trained technician using special

equipment.

– the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner

(which engages to correct seat belt

slack);

Pretensioners

The pretensioners hold the seat belt

against the body, holding the occupant

more securely against the seat, thus in-

creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.

– the front airbag.

– When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact an approved dealer for

disposal of the pretensioner and

airbags gas generators.

With the ignition on, following a signif-

icant frontal impact and depending on

the severity of the impact, the system

may trigger the seat belt inertia reel

pretensioner 1, which instantly retracts

the seat belt.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/6)

Load limiter

Driver and passenger front

Airbag

Fitted to the driver and passenger side.

Above a certain severity of impact, this

mechanism is used to limit the force of

the belt against the body so that it is at

an acceptable level.

A

The presence of this equipment is indi-

cated by the word “airbag" on the steer-

ing wheel, dashboard (in area airbag A)

and, depending on the vehicle, a label

on the lower section of the windscreen.

Airbaganti-submarining

Located on each of the front seats, it

deploys in order to prevent the occu-

pant from sliding under the seat belt.

Each airbag system consists of:

– an airbag and gas generator fitted on

the steering wheel for the driver and

in the dashboard for the passenger;

– an electronic unit for system monitor-

ing which controls the gas generator

electrical trigger system;

– remote sensors;

– a single warning light

instrument panel.

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on the

The airbag system uses py-

rotechnic principles. This

explains why, when the

airbag inflates, it will gener-

ate heat, produce smoke (this does

not mean that a fire is about to start)

and make a banging noise. In a situ-

ation where an airbag is required, it

will inflate immediately and this may

cause some minor, superficial graz-

ing to the skin or other problems.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/6)

Operating faults

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This warning light will light up

on the instrument panel when the igni-

tion is switched on and then go out after

a few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition

is switched on, or comes on when the

engine is running, there is a fault in the

system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon

as possible.

Your protection will be reduced until this

fault is rectified.

Operation

This system is only operational when

the ignition is switched on.

In a severe frontal impact, the airbags

inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact

of the driver's head and chest against

the steering wheel and of the front pas-

senger against the dashboard. The air

bags then deflate immediately so that

the passengers are not in any way hin-

dered from leaving the vehicle.

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (4/6)

The following conditions will trigger

the pretensioners or airbags.

In a frontal impact with another vehi-

cle of an equivalent or higher category,

with an impact area equal to or greater

than 40%, where the speed of both ve-

hicles is equal to or greater than 25

mph (40 km/h).

In a side impact with another vehicle

of an equivalent or higher category, at

an impact speed equal to or greater

than 31 mph (50 km/h).

In a frontal impact against a rigid

(non-deformable) surface at an impact

speed equal to or greater than 16 mph

(25 km/h).

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (5/6)

In the following examples, the pre-

tensioners or the airbags could op-

erate:

In the following examples, the pre-

tensioners or airbags might not op-

erate:

– side impact, affecting the front of the

vehicle;

– frontal impact, under the tail of a lorry;

– impacts to the underside of the vehi-

cle, e.g. from kerbs;

– rear impact, however severe;

– the vehicle overturning;

– frontal impact against an obstacle

with a sharp angle;

– potholes;

– ...

– a fall or a hard landing;

– stones;

– ...

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (6/6)

All of the warnings below are given so that the airbag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent

the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when it inflates.

Warnings concerning the driver’s airbag

– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.

– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.

– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.

– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).

– Do not sit too close to the steering wheel: adopt a driving position whereby your arms are slightly folded ➥ 1.41. This will

allow sufficient space for the airbag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger airbag

– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the airbag.

– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).

– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In

general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knees, hands, head, etc.).

– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure

the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.

A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE

RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT ARE DEACTIVATED ➥ 1.69.

Warnings concerning the anti-submarining airbag

Do not let a child under the age of 12 sit in this seat. When triggered, the anti-submarining airbag may project objects left on

the seat base with a great deal of force.

Risk of serious injury.

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