54Safety
Airbags Front airbags
Front airbag fault
Immediately after the impact, the airbags
deflate rapidly so that they do not hinder
the visibility of the occupants nor their exit if
necessary from the vehicle. The airbags are
not deployed in the case of minor impacts, rear impacts or in cer tain roll-over conditions. The seat belt is sufficient to ensure maximumprotection in these situations. The seriousness
of a collision depends on the nature of the
obstacle and the speed of the vehicle at the
m
oment of the collision.
Airbags only operate when the ignition is switched on. When they are deployed, a noise
is heard during inflation.
The airbags have been designed to maximise
the safety of the occupants in the event of serious collisions. They work in conjunction
with the force-limiting seat belts. The electronic detectors register and analyse any abrupt deceleration of the vehicle in the
impact detection zones (see diagram): if the
deployment threshold is reached, the airbags
in
flate instantly and protect the occupants of
the vehicle.
These are
fitted in the centre of the steering wheel for the driver and in the dashboard for the frontpassenger. They are deployed simultaneously,except in cases where the passenger's airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious front impact
applied in the impact zone A in the longitudinalAcentreline of the vehicle, on a horizontal plane and
from the front of the vehicle towards the rear. T he
airbag inflates between the front occupant of the
v
ehicle and the dashboard to cushion his forward movement. The airbags therefore limit the risk of injury to the head and chest.
A.
Front impact zone.B.Side impact zone.
Note:
the gas escaping from the airbags can be a minor irritant.
Flashin
g indicates an airbag fault,contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked. The airbags may no longer be
deplo
yed in the event of a serious impact.
Impact detection zones
