Specifications

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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELT (continued)
Force limiter
Above a certain severity of impact,
this mechanism is used to limit the
force of the belt against the body so
that it is at an acceptable level.
Driver and passenger airbags
An airbag may be provided for both
the driver and the front passenger.
An "Airbag" marking on the steering
wheel and dashboard (airbag area A)
and a label in the lower section of
the windscreen inform you of the
presence of additional means of
restraint (airbags, pretensioners,
etc.) in the passenger compartment.
Each airbag system consists of:
- an airbag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the
driver and in the dashboard for the
front passenger,
- a computer for both systems,
which includes the impact sensor
and a monitor controlling the
electrical trigger system for the gas
generator;
- a single indicator light on
the instrument panel.
Theairbagsystemusesthe
principles of pyrotechnics. 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 noise upon detonation. In a
situation where an airbag is
required it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor,
superficial grazing to the skin.