Airbag

General information

The airbag is an additional safety feature and protects the driver in a serious emergency.

The airbag is activated in any severe frontal collision at an angle of up to 30°and inflates almost instantly. When the head and upper body come into contact with it, gas gradually begins to escape from the airbag, softening the sharp push forward of the driver and front passenger.

In minor collisions or when the vehicle rolls over, the airbag system does not work.

Equipment

Additional safety system includes: nylon airbag located under the steering wheel panel, a system of additional tensioning of seat belts with a gas charge, a control pump on the instrument panel, shock sensors, airbag filling gas (harmless carbon dioxide).

Warning: The area under the air cushion must always be free. The steering wheel should be wiped with a damp, but not wet, cloth.

Warning: The steering wheel and airbag should only be repaired by a Service Center.

Security warning lamp

When the ignition key is turned to position II, the security warning light on the instrument panel comes on and stays on for about 5 seconds. If this does not happen or the lamp does not go out, flashes or lights up when driving, then the system is faulty. You should immediately contact the 8 Service Center.

It is recommended to change the safety system after 15 years, because after this period the composition of the gas may change and the airbag will become ineffective.