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.
See also:
Boot (308 saloon)
Opening
After unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the key, pull the handle
and raise the tailgate.
Closing
Lower the tailgate using the interior grab handle.
If the tailgate is ...
Instrument panel type 2
Dials
1. Rev counter.
Indicates the speed of rotation of the engine (x 1000 rpm).
2. Coolant temperature.
Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant (° Celsius).
3. Fuel level.
Indicates ...
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction
of the system, when reverse gear is engaged this warning lamp is displayed in the
instrument panel and/or a message appears in the screen, accompanied by an audible ...






