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Understanding the Vehicle
where the window air bag inflates.
This especially applies to children.
Front and Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact
sensors can aid the ORC in determining
appropriate response to impact events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air
bag deployment, if the communication
network and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event,
the ORC will determine whether the
enhanced accident response system
will have to perform the following
functions:
• cut off fuel to the engine;
• turn hazard lights and interior lights
on as long as the battery has power
or until the ignition device is turned
off;
• unlock the doors automatically;
• pre short drop to prevent the glass
from damaging and facilitate the exit
from the vehicle;
• disconnect the battery with a
pyrotechnic charge.
Air bag Deployment Result
The advanced front air bags are
designed to deflate immediately after
deployment.
If you do have a collision which
deploys the air bags, any or all of the
following may occur:
• The nylon air bag material may
sometimes cause abrasions and/or
skin reddening to the driver and
front passenger as the air bags
deploy and unfold. They are not
caused by contact with chemicals.
They are not permanent and
normally heal quickly. However, if
you haven't healed significantly
within a few days, or if you have
any blistering, see your doctor
immediately.
• As the air bags deflate, you may
see some smoke-like particles. The
particles are a normal by-product of
the process that generates the non-
toxic gas used for air bag inflation.
These airborne particles may irritate
the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you
have skin or eye irritation, rinse the
area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air.
If the irritation continues, see your
doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment
manufacturer's instructions for
cleaning. Do not drive your vehicle
after the air bags have deployed. If
you are involved in another collision,
the air bags will not be in place to
protect you.
ENVIRONMENTAL!
Air bag inflation releases a small
amount of powder. This powder is not
harmful for the environment.
WARNING!
•
Deployed air bags and seat belt
pretensioner cannot protect you
in another collision. Have the air
bags, seat belt pretensioner, and the
front seat belt retractor assemblies
replaced by a Maserati Service
Center. Also, have the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) system
serviced as well.
•
Have the air bag checked, serviced
and replaced only by an Authorized
Maserati Dealer.
Air bag System Maintenance
WARNING!
Modifications to any part of the air
bag system could cause it to fail
when you need it; thus you could be
injured if the air bag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify
the components or wiring. Do not
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