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SIDE AIR BAGS

(SIDE BAG -

FRONT WINDOW BAG)

Side air bags have the task of increasing

protection of the occupants in the event of

a side crash of medium-high severity.

They are made of two types of instantly-

inflating cushions:

– side bags, housed in the back rest of

the front seats; with this solution it is always

possible to have the air bag (cushion) in the

optimum position in relation to the passen-

ger, regardless of the adjustment of the

seat;

– front window bags, which are “curtain”

cushions, are housed behind the side roof

linings; this solution designed to protect the

head, makes it possible to offer the highest

degree of protection to the front occupants

in the event of a side crash, thanks to the

wide cushion inflation surface.

In the event of a side crash the electronic

control unit processes the signals leading

from a deceleration sensor and, when nec-

essary, triggers inflation of the air bags.

The bags inflate instantaneously, setting

themselves between the body of the front

passengers and the car door. The bags de-

flate immediately afterwards.

In the event of minor side crashes (for

which the restraining action of the seat belts

is sufficient), the air bags are not deployed.

Also in this case it is of vital importance to

wear the seat belts since in case of side

crash they guarantee proper positioning of

the occupant and prevent the occupant to

be pitched out of the car in case of violent

crashes.

Therefore the side air bags do not replace

but are complementary to the use of belts,

which you are recommended to always

wear, as specified by law in Europe and

most non-European countries.

Operation of the side air bags and front

window bags is not disabled by the front air

bag deactivation switch, as described in the

previous paragraphs.

IMPORTANT In the event of side

crash, you can obtain the best protection

by the system keeping a correct position

on the seat, thus allowing correct front

window bag unfolding.

WARNING Never rest

head, arms and elbows

on the door, on the windows and

in the front window bag area to

prevent possible injuries during the

inflation phase.

WARNING

IMPORTANT The front and/or side

air bags may be activated if the car is

subjected to heavy shocks or accidents

that involve the underbody area, such as

for example violent bumps against steps,

pavements or fixed obstacles on the

ground, falling into big holes or bumpy

roads.

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