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AIRBAGS 
  The airbags have been designed to 
maximise the safety of the occupants in 
the event of violent collisions. They sup-
plement the action of the force-limiting 
seat belts. 
  In this case, the electronic detectors 
record and analyse the front and side 
impacts suffered in the impact detection 
zones: 
   
 
-   in the event of a serious impact, the 
airbags are deployed instantane-
ously and protect the occupants of 
the vehicle; immediately after the 
impact, the airbags defl ate  rapidly 
so that they do not hinder the visibil-
ity of the occupants or their possible 
exit from the vehicle, 
   
-   in the event of a minor impact or 
rear impact and in certain roll-over 
conditions, the airbags will not be 
deployed; the seat belt alone is suffi -
cient to provide maximum protection 
in these situations.  
 
   
 
The airbags do not operate when 
the ignition is off. 
 
  This equipment only operates 
once. If a second impact occurs 
(during the same or a subsequent 
accident), the airbag will not operate.     
Impact detection zones 
   
 
A. 
  Front impact zone. 
   
B. 
  Side impact zone.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Front airbags 
 
System which protects the head and 
chest of the driver and front passenger 
in the event of a front impact. 
  The driver's airbag is fi tted in the centre 
of the steering wheel; the front passen-
ger's airbag is fi tted in the dashboard 
above the glove box. 
   
Operation 
  The airbags are deployed simultane-
ously, unless the passenger's front 
airbag is deactivated, in the event of 
a serious front impact applied to all or 
part of the front impact zone  A 
, in the 
longitudinal centreline of the vehicle on 
a horizontal plane and directed from the 
front to the rear of the vehicle. 
  The front airbag infl ates between the 
front occupant of the vehicle and the 
dashboard to cushion their forward 
movement.     The deployment of one or more 
airbags is accompanied by a slight 
discharge of harmless smoke and 
a noise, due to the activation of the 
pyrotechnic cartridge incorporated 
in the system. 
  This smoke is not harmful, but sen-
sitive individuals may experience 
some irritation. 
  The noise of the detonation may 
result in a slight loss of hearing for 
a short time.  
  
     
        
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For the airbags to be fully 
effective, observe the following 
safety rules: 
  Sit in a normal upright position. 
  Wear a correctly adjusted seat belt. 
  Do not leave anything between the 
occupants and the airbags (a child, 
pet, object...). This could hamper the 
operation of the airbags or injure the 
occupants. 
  After an accident or if the vehicle has 
been stolen or broken into, have the 
airbag systems checked. 
  All work on the airbag system must be 
carried out by a PEUGEOT dealer or 
a qualifi ed workshop. 
  Even if all of the precautions men-
tioned are observed, a risk of injury 
or of slight burns to the head, chest 
or arms when an airbag is triggered 
cannot be ruled out. Indeed, the bag 
infl ates almost instantly (within a few 
milliseconds) then defl ates within the 
same time discharging the hot gas via 
openings provided for this purpose.  
   
*  
 According to country.     
Front airbags 
  Do not drive holding the steering wheel by its spokes or resting your hands on 
the centre part of the wheel. 
  Passengers must not place their feet on the dashboard. 
  Smoke as little as possible as deployment of the airbags can cause burns or the 
risk of injury from a cigarette or pipe. 
  Never remove or pierce the steering wheel or hit it violently.  
   
Knee airbag *  
  Do not sit with your knees any nearer to the steering wheel than necessary.  
   
Lateral airbags 
  Only use approved covers on the seats, compatible with the deployment of the 
lateral airbags. For information on the range of seat covers suitable for your 
vehicle, contact a PEUGEOT dealer (see the "Practical information - Accessories" 
section) 
  Do not fi x or attach anything to the seat backs. This could cause injury to the 
chest or arms when the lateral airbag infl ates. 
  Do not sit with the upper part of the body any nearer to the door than necessary.  
  
     
        
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TEMPORARY PUNCTURE 
REPAIR KIT
  Complete system consisting of a com-
pressor and a sealant cartridge which 
permits  temporary repair 
 of a tyre so 
that you can drive to the nearest ga-
rage. 
  It is designed to repair most punctures 
which could affect the tyre, located on 
the tyre tread or shoulder.  
 
Description of the kit 
 
 
The speed limit sticker  I 
 must be 
affi xed to the vehicle’s steering 
wheel to remind you that a wheel is 
in temporary use. 
  Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph 
(80 km/h) when driving with a tyre 
repaired using this type of kit.  
     
 
A. 
  "Sealant" or "Air" position selector. 
   
B. 
 On  "I" 
/off  "O" 
 switch. 
   
C. 
 Defl ation button. 
   
D. 
  Pressure gauge (in bar or p.s.i.). 
   
E. 
 Compartment housing: 
   
 
-  
a cable with adaptor for 12 V socket, 
 
 
-  various infl ation adaptors for ac-
cessories, such as balls, bicycle 
tyres...     
F. 
 Sealant cartridge. 
   
G. 
  White pipe with cap for repair. 
   
H. 
  Black pipe for infl ation. 
   
I. 
  Speed limit sticker.   
     
        
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