It consists of a driver's front airbag.

This system is designed to operate in the event of a frontal impact.

Depending on the severity of the impact, the system may trigger the front airbag.

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  • Have the entire restraint system checked following an accident.
  • No operation whatsoever is permitted on any part of the system (airbag, electronic units, wiring) and the system components must not be reused on any other vehicle, even if identical.
  • Only qualified personnel from our Network may work on the airbag, otherwise the system may trigger accidentally and cause damage or injury.
  • The electrical trigger system may only be tested by a specially trained technician using special equipment.
  • When scrapping your vehicle, contact your authorised dealer for disposal of the airbag gas generators.
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The airbag system uses pyrotechnic principles. This explains why, when the airbag inflates, it will generate heat, produce smoke (this does not mean that a fire is about to start) and make a banging noise. In a situation where an airbag is required, it will inflate immediately and this may cause some minor, superficial grazing to the skin or other problems.

Driver's front airbag

This provides protection for the driver’s side. "Airbag" is marked on the steering wheel to inform you that this equipment is present. The airbag system consists of:

  • an airbag and its gas generator fitted on the steering wheel (for the driver);
  • an electronic unit for monitoring the system controlling the gas generator electrical trigger;
  • a single warning light on the instrument panel.

Operation

This system is only operational when the ignition is switched on.

In a severe frontal impact, the airbag will inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact of the driver's head and chest against the steering wheel. The airbag then deflates immediately so that the passengers are not in any way hindered from leaving the vehicle.

Operating faults

The warning light 1 will light up on the instrument panel when the ignition is switched on and then go out after a few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or if it lights up when the engine is running, it indicates a fault in the system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;

Your protection will be reduced until this fault is rectified.

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  • The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
  • Do not modify the steering wheel or the boss.
  • Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
  • Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, watch, phone mounting, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
  • Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on "Adjusting your driving position"). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and to be fully effective.
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As the child seats are incompatible, it is strictly prohibited to fit a child seat on the passenger seat that is fitted with a safety harness .

The following cases may trigger the airbag.

In a frontal impact against a rigid (non-deformable) surface at an impact speed equal to or greater than 16 mph (25 km/h).

In the event of a frontal impact with another vehicle of an equivalent or higher category, with an impact area equal to or greater than 40%, where the speed of both vehicles is equal to or greater than 25 mph (40 km/h).

In the following cases, the airbag may be triggered:

  • an impact underneath the vehicle (e.g. pavement kerb);
  • potholes;
  • a fall or a hard landing;
  • stones;
  • ...

In the following cases, the airbag may not be triggered:

  • a rear impact, however severe;
  • the vehicle overturning;

  • side impact at the front or rear of the vehicle;
  • frontal impact, underneath the tail of a lorry;
  • frontal impact against an obstacle with a sharp angle;
  • ...

The following warnings are provided to ensure that the airbag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be projected when it inflates.

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Warnings in relation to the driver's airbag

  • Do not modify the steering wheel or the boss.
  • Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
  • Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, watch, telephone cradle, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
  • The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
  • Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on "Adjusting your driving position" in Section 1 of the vehicle user manual). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and to be fully effective.