Operation Manual

Safety systems76
z The belt tensioner and airbag system
control electronics can be found in the
centre console area. In order to avoid
malfunctions, do not store magnetic
ob je cts in this are a.
z In the event of belt tensioner actuation,
we recommend that you have the front
se ats remove d by a workshop.
z The belt tensioners only actuate once.
Have belt tensioners that have been
trigg ered replaced by a workshop.
z When disposing of the vehicle, observe
the applicable safety regulations. Have
the vehicle disposed of by a disposal
company. We recom mend that you
consult your Vauxhall Authorised
Repairer.
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Airbag systems
Front a irbag s
The front airbag system is identified by the
word “Airbag” on the steering wheel and
above the glove compartment.
The front airbag system comprises:
z an airbag with an inflator in the steering
wheel, and a second one behind a trim
panel above the glove compartment,
z the control electronics,
z the front impact sensor,
z the airbag system control indicator v in
the instrument cluster.
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The front airbag system is triggered:
z depending on the severity of the
accident,
z depending on the type of impact,
z within the range shown in the illustration,
z independently of the side airbag and
curtain airbag systems 3.
Examples:
z Impact against a non-yielding obstacle:
the front airbags are triggered at low
vehicle speeds,
z Impact against a yielding obstacle (such
as another vehicle): the front airbags are
only triggered at a hig her vehic le speed.