The trigger for the deployment of the airbags is the signal from the crash sensors of the security system. If the airbag threshold is reached upon impact, they instantly inflate, filling the space between the people's bodies and the protruding parts of the cabin.
Immediately after the cushions are deployed, the gas in them begins to flow out through the rear openings in the shell. This is provided so as not to disturb visibility and interfere with the actions of the driver, and also so as not to impede the evacuation of people from the passenger compartment if necessary.
Airbags do not deploy during small decelerations (for example, during braking, even emergency) and from weak impacts, when seat belts alone are enough to protect people.
The airbags only work when the ignition is on.
Warnings: Positioning the driver and front passenger too close to the airbags is not recommended. Serious injury could result if the airbag deploys. The manufacturer strongly recommends:
- The driver should sit as far away from the steering wheel as possible, of course, while maintaining the ability to drive the car.
- The front passenger should sit as far away from the dash as possible.
- All occupants of the vehicle must wear seat belts.
Deactivating passenger airbags
The front and side passenger airbags can be switched off and on. This is sometimes necessary, for example, if a child seat is attached to the front seat.
To disable the passenger airbags, proceed as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Open the storage box on the passenger side.
- Turn the airbag switch to the off position using the ignition key (keyhole should be vertical).
- Turn the ignition on and check if the AIRBAG OFF warning light on the control panel is lit.
Activating airbags
To activate the passenger airbags, proceed as follows:
- Switch off the ignition.
- Open the storage box on the passenger side.
- Turn the airbag switch to the on position with the ignition key (keyhole should be horizontal).
- Turn the ignition on and check if the AIRBAG OFF indicator on the control panel goes out.
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