tensive damage to the vehicle does not always mean
that the airbag should have been activated.
— After contact with the dust, wash your hands and
face with mild soap and water before eating.
— Do not allow the dust to get into your eyes or
open wounds.
The deceleration of the vehicle in the event of an
impact registered by the control unit is decisive for
the activation of the airbag system. If the measured
impact deceleration does not reach the specified
reference values, the airbags are not activated, even
though the accident may cause very extensive de-
formation of the vehicle.
— Flush your eyes with water if any dust gets into
them.
Situations when the airbags do not activate
— The ignition is switched off during the accident.
Damage to the vehicle, the cost of repairs or even
the absence of damage to the vehicle in an accident
may not be an indicator of whether or not an airbag
should be deployed.
— The deceleration value measured by the control
unit during the impact is too low.
— The speed at impact is lower than the reference
value set in the control unit.
As the circumstances of individual impacts can vary
considerably, it is not possible to define a range of
vehicle speeds and reference values. Therefore, it is
not possible to cover all possible types and angles of
impact that would lead to airbag activation.
— In case of a light side or oblique impact.
— In the event of a rear-end collision.
— When the vehicle is overturned.
— When hitting objects such as a tree, power line
pole, etc.
Airbags can only be activated once and only in cer-
tain situations.
— When the car ends up under a vehicle with a high-
er ground clearance, e.g. a truck.
Seat belts are always available to provide protection
in situations where the airbags do not deploy or
have already deployed.
For example, if the vehicle collides with another ve-
hicle or is hit by another one after the initial colli-
sion.
Airbag overview
The location of airbags is marked
.
The airbag system is part of the overall passive safe-
ty concept of the vehicle. The airbag system can on-
ly work effectively if the occupants are wearing their
seat belts correctly and are in the correct seating
position.
WARNING
When the airbag is activated, other injuries such as
swelling, bruising, burns and abrasions are not
ruled out. Airbag activation can also cause friction-
al heat.
WARNING
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B
C
Front airbags
Side airbags – front
Head airbags
Airbags do not provide protection for the arms and
lower body.
WARNING
Airbag activation releases dust or vapour. This is
normal and not a sign of a fire in the vehicle.
Operating conditions
Fine dust can irritate the skin and mucous mem-
branes of the eyes. It can also lead to respiratory
problems, especially in people who suffer or have
suffered from asthma or other respiratory disorders.
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The ignition must be switched on to activate the
airbags.
— In order to reduce breathing difficulties, leave the
vehicle or open the doors or windows to breathe
fresh air.
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