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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Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
To obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air
intake gril ...
Doors
Opening
From outside
After unlocking the vehicle completely using the remote control or the key, pull
the door handle.
From inside
Pull the door control (front or rear) to open the door; thi ...
Repositioning the seat backrest
Straighten the seat backrest 2 and secure it.
Check that the red indicators, located next to the controls 1 , are no longer
visible.
Unbuckle and return the seat belts to the sides of the ...