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Curtain airbags

Description of curtain airbags

The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.

Fig. 23 Location of left curtain airbag

The curtain airbags are located on both sides in the interior above the doors

because this is required by law in most countries, but also for your safety

⇒ fig. 23 and are identified with the text “AIRBAG”.

⇒ page 17, “Introduction”.

In conjunction with the seat belts, the curtain airbag system gives the occu-

pants additional protection for the head and upper body in the event of a

severe side collision ⇒ page 39, “Safety notes on the operation of the

curtain airbag system”.

The main parts of the curtain airbag system are:

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an electronic control and monitoring system (control unit),

the curtain airbags (airbags with gas generator) for the driver, front

passenger and passengers on the rear seats,

The airbag system is not a substitute for seat belts, but 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 occupants are wearing their

seat belts correctly and have adjusted the head restraints properly. For this

reason, it is most important to wear the seat belts at all times - not only

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The functionality of the airbag system is monitored electronically.

a warning lamp  in the dash panel insert ⇒ page 29.

The curtain airbag system will not be triggered

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if the ignition is switched off,

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during a frontal collision,

during a rear-end collision,

if the vehicle rolls,

During some side collisions the curtain airbag is triggered on the impact side

of the vehicle ⇒ fig. 24.

In certain types of accident the front, side and curtain airbags may be trig-

gered together.

or during a minor frontal collision.

When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas. In the

process, the curtain bag covers the side windows and door pillars.

WARNING

In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags

have to deploy extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). A fine dust

may develop when the airbag deploys. This is normal and is no indication

that there was a fire in the vehicle.

If a fault should occur in the airbag system, have the system checked imme-

diately by a qualified workshop. Otherwise there is a danger that during a

collision, the system may fail to trigger, or not trigger correctly.

The fully deployed airbags cushion the movement of the front occupants and

help to reduce the risk of injury to the upper body.

Function of curtain airbags

The special design of the airbag allows the controlled escape of the propel-

lant gas when an occupant puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and

chest are surrounded and protected by the airbag.

Fully inflated airbags reduce the risk of head or chest injury in

a side collision.

Safety notes on the operation of the curtain airbag system

If you use airbags correctly, they can considerably reduce the

risk of injury in many kinds of accident.

WARNING

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In order for the curtain airbags to provide their maximum protection,

the prescribed sitting position must always be maintained with seat belts

while travelling.

Fig. 24 Deployed curtain

airbags

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For safety reasons, the head air bag must be disconnected in those

vehicles fitted with a passenger compartment separation screen. See an

Authorised Service Centre to make this adjustment.

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WARNING (continued)

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There must be no other persons, animals or objects between the occu-

pants of the outer seats and the deployment space of the curtain airbags

so that the curtain airbag can deploy without restriction and provide the

greatest possible protection. Therefore, sun blinds which have not been

expressly approved for use in your vehicle may not be attached to the side

windows ⇒ page 162, “Accessories, parts replacement and modifica-

tions”.

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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. When using the

coat hooks, do not hang the clothes on coat hangers.

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The airbags provide protection for one accident only, if they have been

deployed they must be replaced.

Any work on the curtain airbag system or removal and installation of

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the airbag components for other repairs (such as removal of the roof lining)

should only be performed by qualified workshop. Otherwise, a fault may be

introduced into the operation of the airbag system.

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Do not attempt to modify components of the airbag system in any way.

The side and head airbags are managed through sensors located in the

interior of the front doors. To ensure the correct functioning of the side and

head airbags neither the doors nor the door panels should be modified in

any way (e.g. fitting loudspeakers). If the front door is damaged in any way,

this may affect the correct working of the system. All work carried out on

the front door must be made in a qualified workshop.

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