Technical information

The gas generator has been designed so that it will be triggered normally when exposed to fire if the surface temperature
of the gas generator exceeds 200 °C.
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Can water be used as an extinguishant?
Yes. Any effective fire-extinguishing agent can be used, even in vehicles equipped with airbags.
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Is it safe to inhale the air in the vehicle interior after airbag deployment?
Yes. Chemical and medical analyses confirm that it is totally safe. You may however experience a tickly throat for a short
period.
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If the airbag was not triggered during the crash, will it probably trigger after the crash?
No. The impact sensors respond to unique physical properties of an accident.
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Are first-aiders putting themselves at any risk?
No. A first-aider (a helper without emergency equipment) will find the same situation as in normal driving. If the vehicle is
stationary, the airbag systems are not triggered.
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If the airbag has not been ignited during the crash, how can the system be deactivated?
Switch off ignition. Disconnect both battery cables (first the negative terminal and then the positive terminal) from the
battery.
This rules out the risk of the airbag triggering during the rescue. For exceptions, refer to the "Airbag" section.
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Should the emergency services wait for the airbag system to be deactivated before administering aid?
No. Switch off ignition. Disconnect both battery cables (first the negative terminal and then the positive terminal) from the
battery.
If the points raised in “Response of the restraint and safety systems after an accident” are noted emergency aid can be
given to the occupants straight away.
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What should you do if people are trapped in the vehicle, individual airbag systems have not been triggered and
the vehicle cannot be de-energised?
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Administer emergency medical aid immediately.
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Create support openings as a priority.
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Test: which untriggered airbag systems does the vehicle have and where are they in relation to where the
emergency service and recovery helpers are working?
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If at all possible, do not pull the steering column with the spreader.
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Do not cut through any cables near the airbag systems (this will result in a small risk of the airbag deployment
by a short circuit)
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Deployment radius of an untriggered airbag: Administer protective measures to the casualty
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Attend to casualties from the side.
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Wherever possible, do not move your head or upper body into the area in which the airbag operates when work
is being carried out on the vehicle with heavy emergency equipment.
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Do not remain in the area in which the untriggered airbag may unfold and do not place material in this area if
heavy emergency equipment is being used.
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Can other emergency techniques be used?
Yes, the final decision on the procedure for the rescue always lies with the head of operations, the technical emergency
team and the emergency doctor or emergency services staff on site. They must reach agreement on how to proceed.
They must reach agreement on how to proceed. The technical and tactical possibilities open to them, details of the
accident and extent of vehicle destruction must also be taken into account.
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