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:
Ventilation. Recommended interior settings
Digital air conditioning: use the automatic mode in preference by pressing the
"AUTO" button. ...
Curtain airbags
System which protects the driver and passengers (with the exception of the rear
centre passenger) in the event of a serious side impact in order to limit the risk
of injury to the side of the head ...
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can engage position P or N to place the
gearbox in neutral. In both cases, apply the parking brake to immobilise the vehicle.
If the lever is not in position P ...






