Renault MASTER 2024 - Page 80

ADDITIONAL SAFETY DEVICES
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78 - Getting to know your vehicle
driver and passenger front Airbags
They are fitted to the front seats on the
driver’ssideand,dependingontheve
hicle,onthepassenger’ssideaswell.
Depending on the vehicle, a "airbag"
mark on the steering wheel and on the
dashboard (airbag area A ) confirm the
presence of this equipment.
Each airbag system consists of:
– an airbag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
andinthedashboardforthepassen
ger;
– an electronic unit for monitoring the
system controlling the gas generator
electrical trigger;
– a dedicated warning light;
– remote sensors.
Operation
This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.
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 air bag(s) then deflate
immediately after the impact to prevent
the occupants from being impeded in
any way when leaving the vehicle.
Operating faults
This warning light comes on
when the ignition or the engine is
switched on and goes off after a few
seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or if it lights up when
the engine is running, this indicates a
fault in the system.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible;
Your protection will be reduced until
this fault is rectified.
The airbag system uses
pyrotechnic principles.
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orotherprob
lems.
The following cases trigger the pre
tensioners or Airbags.