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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (continued)
Operation
The system waits a few seconds
after the ignition has been switched
on before being operational.
If a severe frontal impact occurs,
the airbag(s) inflate(s) rapidly,
cushioning the impact of the
driver's head and chest against the
steering wheel and the front
passenger's head against the
dashboard. The airbag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers
are not impeded in any way when
they get out of the vehicle.
The passenger airbag system has, in
addition to the driver's airbag
system, a front passenger airbag
deactivation indicator light on the
instrument panel. This w arning
light is linked to the passenger
airbag deactivation system through
the ignition key.
It lights up to indicate that the
passenger airbag will not be inflated
in the event of an impact (for more
information about the operation of
this system, refer to the Deactivating
the front passenger airbag section).
Operating faults
Warning light 1 will light up on the
instrument panel when the ignition
is turned on and then go out after a
few seconds.
If it does not light up when the
ignition is turned on, there is a fault
in the system .
If it lights up while you are driving,
stop at once and switch off the
ignition.
If it still lights up after the ignition
has been switched on again, there is
a fault in the system. In this case, a
rear-facing child seat MUST NOT be
fitted to th e front passenger seat.
We do not recommend fitting any
other kind of passenger seat device.
In both cases, consult your
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
Theairbagsystemusesthe
principles of pyrotechnics. 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 noise upon detonation. In
a situation where an airbag
is required, it will inflate
immediately and this may cause
some minor, superficial grazing to
the skin.