Get Safety -> Airbag system Guide for Seat Arona 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

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The airbag system is not a substitute for seat

belts, but it is an integral part of the vehicle's

overall passive safety system. Please bear in

mind that the airbag system can only work ef-

fectively when the vehicle occupants are wear-

ing their seat belts correctly and have adjus-

ted the head restraints properly. Therefore, it is

most important to properly wear the seat belts

at all times, not only because this is required by

law in most countries, but also for your safety

››› page 39, Seat belts.

by the control unit. If the vehicle deceleration

occurring during the collision and measured by

the control unit remains below the speciﬁed

reference values, the front, side and/or curtain

airbags will not be triggered. Take into account

that the visible damage in a vehicle involved

in an accident, no matter how serious, is not a

determining factor for the airbags to have been

activated.

WARNING

Improper handling and home repairs to seat

belts, automatic retractors and belt tension-

ers may increase the risk of serious or fa-

tal injuries. The tensioners may not activate,

even though they should, or they may acti-

vate unexpectedly.

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Never repair, adjust, or disassemble and

reassemble seat belt components or ten-

sioners. Always have this work carried out by

a specialist workshop.

WARNING

The airbag inﬂates in a matter of seconds, so if

you are not properly seated when the airbag is

triggered, you may sustain fatal injuries. There-

fore, it is essential that all vehicle occupants as-

sume a correct sitting position while travelling.

Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or assum-

ing an incorrect sitting position can lead to

critical or fatal injuries

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Seat belts, tensioners and their automatic

retractors cannot be repaired and have to be

replaced.

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All vehicle occupants, including children,

who are not properly belted can sustain criti-

cal or fatal injuries if the airbag is triggered.

Children up to 12 years old should always

travel on the rear seat. Never transport chil-

dren in the vehicle if they are not restrained

or the restraint system is not appropriate for

their age, size or weight.

For the sake of the environment

Sharp braking before an accident may cause a

passenger not wearing a seat belt to be thrown

forward into the area of the deploying airbag.

In this case, the inﬂating airbag may inﬂict criti-

cal or fatal injuries on the occupant. This also

applies to children.

Airbag modules and belt tensioners may

contain perchlorate.

Observe the legal requirements for their dis-

posal.

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To reduce the risk of injury from an inﬂating

Always maintain the greatest possible distance

between yourself and the front airbag. This

way, the front airbags can completely deploy

when triggered, providing their maximum pro-

tection.

airbag, always wear the seat belt properly

Airbag system

››› page 39.

Why is it so important to wear a seat

belt and to sit correctly?

Description of the airbag system

The most important factors for triggering the

airbag are the type of accident, the angle of

impact and the vehicle speed.

For the inﬂating airbags to achieve the best

protection, the seat belt must always be worn

properly and the correct sitting position must

be assumed.

The airbag system oers additional protection

for the occupants in combination with the seat

belts.

Whether or not the airbags are activated de-

pends primarily on the vehicle deceleration

rate resulting from the collision and detected

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In special accidents instances, several airbags

may activate at the same time.

The airbag system comprises the following

modules (as per vehicle equipment):

The airbag system is not triggered if:

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the ignition is switched o

In the event of minor head-on and side colli-

sions, rear-end collisions, overturning or rollover

of the vehicle, airbags do not activate.

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Electronic control unit

there is a minor frontal collision

there is a minor side collision

there is a rear-end collision

Front airbags for driver and passenger

Side airbags

Activation factors

Head airbag

in the event of the vehicle overturning if the

dynamic characteristics measured by the con-

Airbag control lamp on the instrument

The conditions that lead to the airbag system

activating in each situation cannot be general-

ised. Some factors play an important role, such

as the properties of the object the vehicle hits

(hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle speed, etc.

trol unit are too low,

panel ››› page 47

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the impact speed is lower than the reference

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Key-operated switch for front passenger air-

value programmed in the control unit.

bag

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Control lamp for disabled/enabled status of

Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag activa-

tion.

WARNING

the front passenger airbag.

The airbag system operation is monitored elec-

tronically. The airbag control lamp will illumi-

nate for a few seconds every time the ignition is

switched on (self-diagnosis).

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The seat belts and airbags can only pro-

The control unit analyses the collision trajec-

tory and activates the respective restraint sys-

tem.

vide maximum protection if the occupants

are seated correctly ››› page 37.

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If a fault has occurred in the airbag sys-

If the deceleration rate is below the predeﬁned

reference value in the control unit the airbags

will not be triggered, even though the accident

may cause extensive damage to the car.

tem, have the system checked immediately

by a specialised workshop. Otherwise there

is a danger that during a collision, the system

may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.

There is a fault in the system if the control

lamp

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does not light up when the ignition is switched

on ››› page 47,

The following airbags are triggered in seri-

ous head-on collisions:

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Airbag activation

turns o after 4 seconds after the ignition is

switched on,

The airbags deploy extremely rapidly, within

thousands of a second, to provide additional

protection in the event of an accident. A ﬁne

dust may develop when the airbag deploys.

This is normal and it is not an indication of ﬁre in

the vehicle.

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Driver airbag.

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turns o and then lights up again after the

Front passenger front airbag

ignition is switched on,

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illuminates or ﬂashes while the vehicle is mov-

ing.

The airbag system is only ready to function

when the ignition is on.

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It lights up on the dash panel

The following airbags are triggered in seri-

ous side-on collisions:

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Front passenger front airbag activated. The

control lamp turns o automatically 60

seconds after the ignition is switched on.

In the event of a fault in the airbag and seat

belt tensioner system, the airbags and seat

belts may not trigger correctly, may fail to

trigger or may even trigger unexpectedly.

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Curtain (head) airbag on the side of the acci-

dent.

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Front side airbag on the side of the accident.

Several warning and control lamps light up for

a few seconds when the ignition is switched

on, signalling that the function is being veriﬁed.

They will switch o after a few seconds.

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The vehicle occupants run the risk of sus-

taining severe or fatal injuries. Have the sys-

tem checked immediately by a specialised

workshop.

In an accident with airbag activation:

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the interior lights switch on (if the interior light

If the airbag and seat belt tensioner system

control lamp remains on or ﬂashes, it indi-

cates a malfunction in the airbag and seat

switch is in the courtesy light position);

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Do not mount a child seat in the front pas-

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the hazard warning lights switch on;

all doors are unlocked;

senger seat or remove the mounted child

seat! The front passenger front airbag may

deploy during an accident in spite of the

fault.

belt tensioner system ›››

. Have the system

the fuel supply to the engine is cut;

an emergency call is started.

checked immediately by a specialised work-

shop.

If the front passenger airbag has been deacti-

NOTICE

vated, the warning lamp

remains lit in the

Airbag system control lamps

middle of the dash panel to remind you that

the airbag is deactivated. If, with the front pas-

senger airbag deactivated, this lamp does not

remain lit or if it is lit along with the control

lamp on the instrument panel, there is a fault

in the airbag system ››› . If the control lamp

is ﬂashing, there is a fault in the disabling of the

airbag system ››› . Have the system checked

immediately by a specialised workshop.

Always pay attention to any lit control lamps

and to the corresponding descriptions and

instructions to avoid damage to the vehicle

or harm to the occupants.

Lights up on the instrument cluster

Fault in the airbag system and seat belt

tensioners. Have the system checked im-

mediately by a specialised workshop.

It lights up on the dash panel

Front passenger front airbag deactivated.

Check if the airbag should be kept deacti-

vated.

OR: Fault in the airbag system. Have the

system checked immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

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The airbag covers open and remain attached

to the steering wheel and instrument panel

when the driver and front passenger air-

bags are triggered, respectively ››› Fig. 27 ,

››› Fig. 28.

Front airbags

Activate and deactivate front pas-

senger front airbag

In conjunction with the seat belts, the front

airbag system gives the front occupants addi-

tional protection for the head and chest in the

event of a severe frontal collision ›››

In addition, in certain head-on collisions, the

head airbag is triggered on both sides of the

vehicle.

Fig. 27 Driver’s airbag in the steering wheel.

Their special design allows the controlled es-

cape of the propellant gas when an occupant

puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and

chest are protected by the airbag. After the

collision, the airbag deﬂates suciently to al-

low visibility.

Fig. 29 Switch for activating and deactivating

the front passenger airbag.

WARNING

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The deployment space between the front

passengers and the airbags must not in any

case be occupied by other passenger, pets

and objects.

Fig. 28 Front passenger airbag located in

dash panel.

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The airbags provide protection for just one

accident; replace them once they have de-

ployed.

Fig. 30 Centre of the instrument panel: control

lamp for deactivated front passenger airbag in

centre console.

The driver's front airbag is housed in the steer-

ing wheel and that of the front passenger, on

the dash panel. Airbags are identiﬁed by the

word “AIRBAG”.

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It is also important not to attach any

objects such as cup holders or telephone

mountings to the surfaces covering the air-

bag units.

Deactivate the front passenger front airbag

only if you have to use a rear-facing child seat

in the front passenger seat.

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WARNING

SEAT recommends ﬁtting the child seat in the

rear seat to avoid having to deactivate the front

passenger airbag.

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The driver of the vehicle is responsible for

disabling or switching on the airbag.

When the front passenger airbag is deactiva-

ted, this means that only the front passenger

front airbag is deactivated. All the other airbags

in the vehicle remain activated.

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Always switch oꢀ the ignition before disa-

bling the front passenger airbag! Failure to

do so could result in a fault in the airbag de-

activation system.

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Never leave the key in the airbag disabling

Deactivate and activate the front passenger

front airbag

switch as it could get damaged or enable or

disable the airbag during driving.

Fig. 32 Illustration of completely inﬂated side

airbag on left side of vehicle.

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Switch the ignition o.

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If for any reason an airbag is deactivated,

Open the passenger side door.

reactivate it as soon as possible so that it

can fulﬁl its protective function.

Remove the key shaft from the vehicle key.

The side airbags are located in the front seat

backrests ››› Fig. 31 , ››› Fig. 32.

Insert the key blade into the slot provided

in the front passenger airbag disconnection

switch ››› Fig. 29. About 3/4 of the key should

enter; this is as far as it will go.

Side airbags

Its location is marked with the word “AIRBAG” on

the upper part of the back of the seats or on the

lower coverings with the word AIRBAG in relief.

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Turn the key gently to change its position to

(deactivate) or to (activate). If you have

In conjunction with the seat belts, the side air-

bag system provides additional protection for

the upper body in the event of a severe side

diculty, ensure that you have inserted the key

as far as it will go.

collision ›››

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Close the front passenger door.

In a side collision, the side airbags reduce the

risk of injury to passengers to the areas of the

body facing the impact. In addition to their nor-

mal protection, the seat belts also hold the

passengers in the event of a side collision; this

is how these airbags provide maximum protec-

tion.

When deactivating the airbag, switch the ig-

nition on and check that the control lamp

remains lit ››› Fig. 30.

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When reactivating the airbag, check that

Fig. 31 Side airbag in driver's seat.

when the ignition is switched on, the

trol lamp does not light up and the

lights up for 60 seconds and then turns o.

con-

lamp

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Head-protection airbags

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The built-in coat hooks should be used only

WARNING

for lightweight clothing. Do not leave any

heavy or sharp-edged objects in the pock-

ets.

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If you do not wear a seat belt, if you lean

forward, or are not seated correctly while the

vehicle is in motion, you are at a greater risk

of injury if the side airbag system is triggered

in an accident.

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Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks,

must not be exerted upon the backrest bol-

ster because the system may be damaged.

In this case, the side airbags would not be

triggered.

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In order for the side airbags to provide

their maximum protection, the prescribed sit-

ting position must always be maintained with

seat belts fastened while travelling.

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Under no circumstances should protective

covers be ﬁtted over seats with side airbags

unless the covers have been approved for

use in your vehicle. Because the airbag de-

ploys from the side of the backrest, the use

of conventional seat covers would obstruct

the side airbag, seriously reducing the air-

bag's eꢀectiveness.

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In a side-on collision the side airbags will

not work if the sensors do not correctly

measure the pressure increase on the inte-

rior of the doors, due to air escaping through

the areas with holes or openings in the door

panel.

Fig. 33 Location and deployment area of the

head-protection airbag.

Head-protection airbags are on both sides of

the passenger compartment, above the doors

››› Fig. 33 and their location is indicated with

the word “AIRBAG”.

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Never drive if the interior door panels have

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Any damage to the original seat upholstery

been removed or if the panels have not been

or around the seams of the side airbag units

must be repaired immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

correctly ﬁtted.

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Occupants of the outer seats must never

In conjunction with the seat belts, the head-

protection airbag system gives the vehicle oc-

cupants additional protection for the head and

upper body in the event of a severe side colli-

carry any objects or pets in the deployment

space between them and the airbags, or al-

low children or other passengers to travel

in this position. It is also important not to at-

tach any accessories (such as cup holders)

to the doors. This would impair the protection

oꢀered by the side airbags.

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The airbags provide protection for just one

accident; replace them once they have de-

ployed.

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Any work on the side airbag system or re-

sion ›››

moval and installation of the airbag compo-

nents for other repairs (such as removal of

the front seat) should only be performed by a

specialised workshop. Otherwise, faults may

occur during the airbag system operation.

The framed area is covered by the head-pro-

tection airbag when it is deployed (deployment

area) ››› Fig. 33. Therefore, objects should

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Ensure that children are correctly seated

in their seats and that their heads are not

in the deployment zone of the side airbags

››› Fig. 32, as deploying airbags could hit

them and cause serious injury.

never be placed or mounted in this area ›››

In the event of a side collision the curtain airbag

is triggered on the impact side of the vehicle.

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