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Airbag SRS
Airbag SRS
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)
The airbag SRS provides ADDITIONAL protection in a
severe impact only. It does not replace the need to wear a seat
belt.
The airbag SRS incorporates either; a single airbag module
(mounted in the steering wheel centre pad) for the driver, or twin
airbag modules (where shown in illustration) for both the driver
and the front seat passenger.
Provided the front seat occupants are correctly seated, with seat
belts properly worn, the airbag(s) provides additional protection to
the chest and facial areas in the event of the car receiving a severe
frontal impact.
NOTE: Inflation and deflation of the airbags takes place very quickly and
will not protect against the effects of secondary impacts that may occur.
To ensure correct deployment of the airbags, it is essential that
obstructions are not allowed to intervene between an airbag and
the occupant.
Do not allow a front seat passenger to obstruct the operation of
the passenger airbag by placing feet, knees or any other part of
the person, or any other objects in contact with, or in close proximity
to, an airbag module.
Seating positions
In order to provide optimum protection in the event of a severe
impact, it is necessary for the airbags to deploy with considerable
speed. An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and other
injuries if the occupant is too close to the airbag at the time of its
deployment.
To minimise the risk of accidental injury from inflating
airbags, seat belts should be correctly worn at all times. In
addition, both driver and front seat passenger (if a passenger airbag
is fitted), should adjust their seat to provide the maximum practical
distance from the front airbags.
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