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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General points relating to child seats
Although one of PEUGEOT main criteria when designing your vehicle, the safety
of your children also depends on you.
* The rules for carrying children are specific to each country. Refer to the
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Compactness and lightness
The reduced front overhang (- 6 cm compared with the 207) and the shorter
rear overhang (- 1 cm) , alongwith the reduced weight of the vehicle, directly
benefit improved proportions, agility and e ...
Rear seats
Bench seat with fixed one-piece cushion and split backrest (left hand 2/3, right
hand 1/3) which can be folded individually to adapt the load space in the boot. ...