Lotus Evora 2011 - Airbag Deployment

• Frontseatbelts pre-tensioner circuit;
• Internal componentry of the sensor and diagnostic mod-
ule.
As a bulb and circuit check, the tell tale will light briefly when
the ignition is switched on, and then go out. If the lamp lights at
any other time, a fault in the airbag system is indicated, which
should be rectified without delay by your Lotus dealer.
WARNING
If the airbag tell tale does not light up as the ignition is turned
on, or remains lit for more than a few seconds, have the fault
rectified immediately by your Approved Lotus Dealer. Ignoring
the tell tale could result in death or serious injury if the airbags
or seat belt pre-tensioners do not operate when needed.
Airbag Deployment
After airbag deployment, the airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners
and electronic control unit must be replaced by a Lotus dealer
or other suitably qualified organisation.
Component parts of the airbag system are located in various
sites around the car. Any technician working on the car should
be advised that the car is fitted with airbags to allow suitable
precautions to be taken.
WARNING
• For up to 20 seconds afterthe ignition has been turned
off and the battery disconnected, an airbag can still
inflate if improper servicing occurs. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it inflates.
• Airbagsystemcomponentsshouldbeservicedonlybyan
authorised Lotus dealer or other suitably qualified person.
• IfyousellyourLotus,notifythepurchaserthatthecaris
equipped with airbags, and refer them to ‘Airbag Safety
System’ in this handbook (safety and disposal rules).
• Furtherinformationontheairbagsystemcanbefoundon
stickers on the sun visors.
• For important recommendations on the use of child re
straints, please refer to ‘Child Restraints’ in this hand-
book.
• Acrash candamage therestraint systems inyour car. A
Seating & Safety Restraints
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