Fig.27 Front passenger airbag located in dash
panel.
The driver's front airbag is housed in the steer-
ing wheel and that of the front passenger, on
the dash panel. Airbags are identified by the
word “AIRBAG”.
The airbag covers open and remain attached
to the steering wheel and instrument panel
when the driver and front passenger air-
bags are triggered, respectively ›››Fig.26 ,
›››Fig.27.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the front
airbag system gives the front occupants addi-
tional protection for the head and chest in the
event of a severe frontal collision ››› .
In addition, in certain head-on collisions, the
head airbag is triggered on both sides of the
vehicle.
Their special design allows the controlled es-
cape of the propellant gas when an occupant
puts pressure on the bag. Thus, the head and
chest are protected by the airbag. After the
collision, the airbag deflates suciently to al-
low visibility.
WARNING
●
The deployment space between the front
passengers and the airbags must not in any
case be occupied by other passenger, pets
and objects.
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The airbags provide protection for just one
accident; replace them once they have de-
ployed.
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It is also important not to attach any
objects such as cup holders or telephone
mountings to the surfaces covering the air-
bag units.
Activate and deactivate front pas-
senger front airbag
Fig.28 Switch for activating and deactivating
the front passenger airbag.
Fig.29 On the roof console: passenger airbag
deactivation control lamp.
Deactivate the front passenger front airbag
only if you have to use a rear-facing child seat
in the front passenger seat.