User's Manual

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SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Side air bags are designed to protect the
thorax region of the torso and pelvis and
will only deploy in the event of a severe side
impact. They will not inflate as a result of
frontal or rear impacts only. The air bags
on the non-impacted side of the vehicle will
not be deployed.
CURTAIN AIR BAGS
WARNING: For the curtain air bags
to deploy correctly, the roof lining
and A post trim must be undamaged and
correctly installed. Any damaged air bag
component should be referred to a Karma
Service Provider for inspection.
Curtain air bags are designed to protect
the head in the event of a severe side
impact. They will not inflate as a result of
frontal or rear impacts alone.
DEPLOYMENT EFFECTS
WARNING: The powder released
during air bag deployment could
cause short-term breathing difficulties for
persons suffering from asthma or other
respiratory conditions. To prevent
breathing difficulties, leave the vehicle as
soon as possible if you are able or open a
window.
WARNING: Inflation and deflation of
the air bags take place
instantaneously and will not provide
protection against the effects of secondary
impacts that can occur during multiple
vehicle collisions.
WARNING: After an air bag has been
triggered, air bag parts are hot - do
not touch them. Have the air bags replaced
at a Karma Service Provider.
If the air bags are deployed, a bang will be
heard and a small amount of fine powder
may be released. The noise will not damage
your hearing and the powder does not
constitute a health hazard nor does it imply
that a fire has broken out.
The Supplementary Restraint System
(SRS) warning indicator will illuminate to
indicate that the system has been
deployed.
Air bag deployment slows down and
restricts the movement of the vehicle
occupant reducing the load on the body.
The air bags are in a de-pressurized state
following an accident.
SAFETY FEATURES
Along with the deployment of the air bags,
the following events will also occur to assist
you and any recovery personnel:
• The doors will unlock.
• The hazard lights will switch on.
• The interior lighting will switch on.
• The fuel supply to the engine will be
switched off.
• The high voltage supply will be switched
off.
• The HVAC system will be disabled.
The high voltage supply, the fuel supply to
the engine, and the cooling system to the
passenger compartment can be restored
by switching the vehicle OFF, allowing it to
go to "sleep," then entering Accessory
Mode.
OBSTRUCTION OF AIR BAGS
WARNING: Do not allow passengers
to obstruct the operation of the air
bags by placing parts of their body, or any
other objects in contact with, or in close
proximity to, an air bag module.
WARNING: Do not attach or position
items on an air bag cover which could
interfere with the inflation of the air bag or
be propelled inside the vehicle and injure
occupants.