Lateral airbags
System which protects the driver and front passenger in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk of injury to the chest, between the hip and the shoulder. Each lateral airbag is fitted in the seat backrest frame, door side.
Deployment
The lateral airbags are deployed unilaterally in the event of a serious side impact applied to all or part of the side impact zone B , perpendicular to the longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on a horizontal plane and directed from the outside towards the inside of the vehicle. The lateral airbag inflates between the hip and shoulder of the front occupant of the vehicle and the corresponding door trim panel.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.
B. Side impact zone.
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Description of the kit
A. "Sealant" or "Air" position selector.
B. On "I" / off "O" switch.
C. Deflation button.
D. Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.).
E. Compartment housing:
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Service overdue
For 5 seconds after the ignition is switched on, the spanner fl ashes to indicate
that the service must be carried out as soon as possible.
Example: the service is overdue by 186 miles (300 km).
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Repair procedure
1. Sealing
Switch off the ignition.
Turn the selector A to the "sealant" position.
Check that the switch B is in position "O".
Avoid removing any foreign bodies whic ...