Dacia DUSTER 2024 - Page 66

ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES
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pending on the vehicle, a label at the
bottomofthewindscreenprovideare
minder that this equipment is present.
Each airbag system consists of:
– an airbag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
andinthedashboardforthepassen
ger;
– an electronic unit for monitoring the
system controlling the gas generator
electrical trigger;
– a single warning light on the
instrument panel;
– remote sensors (depending on the
vehicle).
The airbag system uses
pyrotechnic principles.
This explains why, when
the airbag inflates, it will
generate heat, produce smoke
(this does not mean that a fire is
abouttostart)andmakeabang
ing noise. In a situation where an
airbagisrequired,itwillinflateim
mediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin or other problems.
Operation
This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.
In the event of a severe frontalim
pact,theairbag(s)inflaterapidly,cush
ioning the impact of the driver's head
and chest against the steering wheel
and of the front passenger against the
dashboard.Theythendeflateimmedi
ately so that the passengers are not in
anywayhinderedwhenleavingtheve
hicle.
Operating faults
This warning light comes on
when the engine is started and then
goes out after approximately three
seconds.
Ifitdoesnotcomeonwhentheigni
tion is switched on or if it stays on,
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.