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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)
Air bags for the driver
and front passenger
(continued)
Each air bag system consists of:
- An air bag and gas generator fitted
in the steering wheel for the driver
andinthedashboardforthefront
passenger.
- A computer for both systems,
which includes the impact
detector and a monitor controlling
the electrical trigger system for the
gas generator.
- A single warning light 1 on the
instrument panel.
Operation
The system is only operational
when the ignition is switched on
(ignition key in position M:
“Ignition on”).
If a severe frontal impact occurs, the
air bag(s) inflate(s) in approximately
30 milliseconds, cushioning the
impact of the driver's head against
the steering wheel and the front
passenger's head against the
dashboard. The air bag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers
arenotimpededinanywayasthey
get out of the car.
The air bag system uses the
principles of pyrotechnics. This
explains why, when the air bag
inflates, it will generate heat,
produce smoke (this does not mean
that a fire is about to start) and
make a noise upon detonation. In a
situation where an air bag is
required,itmustinflate
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.
Faults
Warning light 1 illuminates on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then goes out after
a few seconds.
If it does not illuminate when the
ignition is turned on or if it flashes,
there is a fault in the system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be
reduced until this problem is
rectified.