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your safety page 15, The whys and

how serious, is not a determining factor for

the airbags to have been triggered.

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wherefores of seat belts.

The airbag inflates in a matter of seconds, so

if you are not properly seated when the air-

bag is triggered, you may sustain fatal inju-

ries. Therefore, it is essential that all vehicle

occupants assume a correct sitting position

while travelling.

WARNING

Wearing the seat belt incorrectly or as-

suming an incorrect sitting position can

lead to critical or fatal injuries.

Brief introduction

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All vehicle occupants, including children,

who are not properly belted can sustain

critical or fatal injuries if the airbag is trig-

gered. Children up to 12 years old should

always travel on the rear seat. Never trans-

port children in the vehicle if they are not

restrained or the restraint system is not ap-

propriate for their age, size or weight.

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 critical or fatal injuries on the occupant.

This also applies to children.

Fig. 14 Vehicle interior

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To reduce the risk of injury from an inflat-

Always maintain the greatest possible dis-

tance between yourself and the front airbag.

This way, the front airbags can completely

deploy when triggered, providing their maxi-

mum protection.

Why is it so important to wear a

seat belt and to sit correctly?

ing airbag, always wear the seat belt prop-

erly page 15.

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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.

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.

The airbag system offers additional protec-

tion for the occupants in combination with the

seat belts.

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

effectively when the vehicle occupants are

wearing their seat belts correctly and have

adjusted the headrests properly. Therefore, it

is most important to properly wear the seat

belts at all times, not only because this is re-

quired by law in most countries, but also for

Whether or not the airbags are triggered de-

pends primarily on the vehicle deceleration

rate resulting from the collision and detected

by the control unit. If the vehicle deceleration

occurring during the collision and measured

by the control unit remains below the speci-

fied reference values, the front, side and/or

head-protection airbags will not be triggered.

Take into account that the visible damage in

a vehicle involved in an accident, no matter

The airbag system comprises the follow-

ing modules (as per vehicle equipment):

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Electronic control unit

Front airbags for driver and passenger

Knee airbag for the driver

Side airbags

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Head airbag

alised. Some factors play an important role,

such as the properties of the object the vehi-

cle hits (hard/soft), angle of impact, vehicle

speed, etc.

WARNING

Airbag control lamp  on the instrument

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The seat belts and airbags can only pro-

panel page 23

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vide maximum protection if the occupants

are seated correctly page 12.

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Key-operated switch for front passenger

Deceleration trajectory is key for airbag acti-

vation.

airbag

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If a fault has occurred in the airbag sys-

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.

Control lamp for disabled/enabled status

of the front passenger airbag.

The control unit analyses the collision trajec-

tory and activates the respective restraint

system.

The airbag system operation is monitored

electronically. The airbag control lamp will il-

luminate for a few seconds every time the ig-

nition is switched on (self-diagnosis).

If the deceleration rate is below the prede-

fined reference value in the control unit the

airbags will not be triggered, even though the

accident may cause extensive damage to the

car.

Airbag activation

There is a fault in the system if the control

lamp :

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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does not light up when the ignition is

The following airbags are triggered in seri-

ous head-on collisions:

switched on page 23,

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turns off after 4 seconds after the ignition is

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Driver airbag.

switched on,

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Front passenger front airbag

turns off and then lights up again after the

The airbag system is only ready to function

when the ignition is on.

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Knee airbag for the driver.

ignition is switched on,

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illuminates or flashes while the vehicle is

The following airbags are triggered in seri-

ous side-on collisions:

In special accidents instances, several air-

bags may activate at the same time.

moving.

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Front side airbag on the side of the acci-

The airbag system is not triggered if:

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

sions, rear-end collisions, overturning or roll-

over of the vehicle, airbags do not activate.

dent.

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the ignition is switched off

there is a minor frontal collision

there is a minor side collision

there is a rear-end collision

the vehicle turns over.

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

cident.

Activation factors

The conditions that lead to the airbag system

activating in each situation cannot be gener-

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In an accident with airbag activation:

Several warning and control lamps light up

for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-

ed on, signalling that the function is being

verified. They will switch off after a few sec-

onds.

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Do not mount a child seat in the front

passenger seat or remove the mounted

child seat! The front passenger front airbag

may deploy during an accident in spite of

the fault.

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the interior lights switch on (if the interior

light switch is in the courtesy light position);

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the hazard warning lights switch on;

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all doors are unlocked;

If the airbag and seat belt tensioner system

control lamp  remains on or flashes, it indi-

cates a malfunction in the airbag and seat

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the fuel supply to the engine is cut.

CAUTION

Always pay attention to any lit control

lamps and to the corresponding descrip-

tions and instructions to avoid damage to

the vehicle or harm to the occupants.

belt tensioner system

. Have the system

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checked immediately by a specialised work-

shop.

Operation of the airbags

Airbag system control lamps

It lights up on the combi-instru-

If the front passenger airbag is deactivated,

the warning lamp      re-

mains lit on the dash panel to remind you that

the airbag is deactivated. If, with the front

passenger airbag deactivated, this lamp

does not remain lit or if it is lit along with the

control lamp  on the instrument panel,



ment

Fault in the airbag system and seat belt tensioners .

Have the system checked immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

there is a fault in the airbag system

. If

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the control lamp is flashing, there is a fault in

the disabling of the airbag system

. Have

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It lights up on the dash panel

 

the system checked immediately by a speci-

alised workshop.

Fault in the airbag system.

Have the system checked immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

WARNING

Front passenger front airbag deactivated.

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.

Check if the airbag should be kept deactivated

It lights up on the dash panel

 

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The vehicle occupants run the risk of sus-

Front passenger front airbag activated.

The control lamp turns off automatically 60 seconds

after the ignition is switched on

taining severe or fatal injuries. Have the

system checked immediately by a special-

ised workshop.

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ditional protection for the head and chest in

the event of a severe frontal collision

Front airbags

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Their special design allows the controlled es-

cape of the propellant gas when an occu-

pant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the

head and chest are protected by the airbag.

After the collision, the airbag deflates suffi-

ciently to allow visibility.

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.

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The airbags provide protection for just

one accident; replace them once they have

deployed.

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It is also important not to attach any ob-

Fig. 16 Front passenger airbag located in

jects such as cup holders or telephone

mountings to the surfaces covering the air-

bag units.

dash panel.

Fig. 15 Driver airbag located in steering

The front airbag for the driver is located in the

wheel.

steering wheel Fig. 15 and the airbag for

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the front passenger is located in the dash

panel Fig. 16. Airbags are identified by the

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word “AIRBAG”.

When the driver and front passenger airbags

are deployed, the covers remain attached to

the steering wheel and dashboard, respec-

tively Fig. 15 Fig. 16.

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In conjunction with the seat belts, the front

airbag system gives the front occupants ad-

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SEAT recommends fitting the child seat in the

rear seat to avoid having to deactivate the

front passenger airbag.

Activate and deactivate front pas-

senger front airbag*

WARNING

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The driver of the vehicle is responsible for

disabling or switching on the airbag.

When the front passenger airbag is deacti-

vated, this means that only the front passen-

ger front airbag is deactivated. All the other

airbags in the vehicle remain activated.

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Always switch off the ignition before dis-

abling the front passenger airbag! Failure

to do so could result in a fault in the airbag

deactivation system.

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Never leave the key in the airbag disa-

Deactivate and activate the front passen-

ger front airbag

bling switch as it could get damaged or en-

able or disable the airbag during driving.

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Switch the ignition off.

Open the door on the front passenger side.

Insert the key into the slot of the switch for

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If for any reason an airbag is deactivated,

reactivate it as soon as possible so that it

can fulfil its protective function.

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Fig. 17 Switch for activating and deactivating

deactivating the front passenger airbag

the front passenger airbag.

Fig. 17. About 3/4 of the key should enter;

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this is as far as it will go.

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Turn the key gently to change its position to

 (deactivate) or to  (activate). If you have

difficulty, ensure that you have inserted the

key as far as it will go.

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Close the front passenger door.

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When deactivating the airbag, switch the

ignition on and check that the control lamp

  remains lit where it says

     in the central part of the

Fig. 18 Dash panel: control lamp for the deac-

dashboard Fig. 18.

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tivation of the front passenger front airbag.

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When reactivating the airbag, check that

Deactivate the front passenger front airbag

only if you have to use a rear-facing child

seat in the front passenger seat.

when the ignition is switched on, the  

control lamp does not light up and the  

lamp lights up for 60 seconds and then turns

off.

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when it is deployed. Objects should never be

placed or mounted in this area.

Knee airbag*

WARNING

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The knee airbag is deployed in front of

the driver's knees. Always keep the deploy-

ment areas of the knee airbags free.

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Never not fix objects to the cover or in the

deployment area of the knee airbag.

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Adjust the driver's seat so that there is a

Fig. 22 Illustration of completely inflated side

distance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) be-

tween your knees and the location of the

this airbag. If your physical constitution

prevents you from meeting these require-

ments, make sure you contact a special-

ised workshop.

airbags on the left side of the vehicle.

Fig. 19 On the driver side: location of the knee

The side airbags are located in the driver's

seat and front passenger seat backrests

airbag

Fig. 21.

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The locations are identified by the text “AIR-

BAG” in the upper region of the backrests.

Side airbags*

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

collision

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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

normal protection, the seat belts also hold

the passengers in the event of a side collision;

this is how these airbags provide maximum

protection.

Fig. 20 On the driver side: airbag action radius

for the knees.

The knee airbag is located on the driver side

below the dash panel Fig. 19. Airbags are

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identified by the word “AIRBAG”.

Fig. 21 Side airbag in driver's seat.

The area framed in red (deployment area)

Fig. 20 is covered by the knee airbag

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Head-protection airbags*

WARNING

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.

holders) to the doors. This would impair the

protection offered by the side airbags.

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The built-in coat hooks should be used

only for lightweight clothing. Do not leave

any heavy or sharp-edged objects in the

pockets.

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Great forces, such as hard blows or kicks,

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In order for the side airbags to provide

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.

their maximum protection, the prescribed

sitting position must always be maintained

with seat belts fastened while travelling.

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In a side-on collision the side airbags will

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Under no circumstances should protec-

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. 23 Location of head-protection airbags.

tive covers be fitted over seats with side

airbags unless the covers have been ap-

proved for use in your vehicle. Because the

airbag deploys from the side of the back-

rest, the use of conventional seat covers

would obstruct the side airbag, seriously

reducing the airbag's effectiveness.

The head-protection airbags are located on

both sides in the interior above the doors

Fig. 23 and are identified with the text “AIR-

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Never drive if the interior door panels

BAG”.

have been removed or if the panels have

not been correctly fitted.

In conjunction with the seat belts, the head-

protection airbag system gives the vehicle

occupants additional protection for the head

and upper body in the event of a severe side

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Any damage to the original seat uphols-

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Never drive the vehicle if the loudspeak-

tery or around the seams of the side airbag

units must be repaired immediately by a

specialised workshop.

ers in the door panels have been removed,

unless the holes left by the loudspeakers

have been closed properly.

collision

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The airbags provide protection for just

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Always check that the openings are

The area framed in red is covered by the

head-protection airbag when it is deployed

one accident; replace them once they have

deployed.

closed or covered if loudspeakers or other

equipment are fitted inside the door pan-

els.

Fig. 23 (deployment area). Therefore, ob-

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Any work on the side airbag system or re-

jects should never be placed or mounted in

this area

moval and installation of the airbag com-

ponents 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.

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Occupants of the outer seats must never

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carry any objects or pets in the deploy-

ment space between them and the airbags,

or allow children or other passengers to

travel in this position. It is also important

not to attach any accessories (such as cup

In the event of a side collision the head-pro-

tection airbag is triggered on the impact side

of the vehicle.

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The head-protection airbags reduce the risk

of injury to passengers in the front and rear

side seats facing the impact.

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Any work on the head-protection airbag

Transporting children

safely

system or removal and installation of the

airbag components for other repairs (such

as removal of the roof lining) should only

be performed by a specialised workshop.

Otherwise, faults may occur during the air-

bag system operation.

WARNING

Safety for children

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In order for the head-protection airbags

to provide their maximum protection, the

prescribed sitting position must always be

maintained with seat belts fastened while

travelling.

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