SAFETY FIRST
AIRBAG ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Components of the system
The system basically consists of:
•
an electronic control and monitoring
unit (control unit)
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two airbags
•
a warning lamp in the instrument panel
Airbag functions are controlled elec-
tronically:
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When switching on the ignition the
warning lamp for the airbag lights for
about 3 seconds.
•
If at least one of the airbags is deacti-
vated, the warning lamp will flash for
about 12 seconds.
There is a defect in the system if
•
When switching on the ignition the
warning lamp does not light.
•
3 seconds after the ignition has been
switched on, the warning lamp does not
go out.
•
After the ignition is switched on the
warning lamp goes out and comes back
on.
•
The warning lamp lights or flashes
while driving.
Warning
When a defect is present the sys-
tem needs to be checked immedi-
ately by a Technical Service Cen-
tre. Failure to do so will jeopardise
proper functioning of the airbag in
the case of an accident.
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