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toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats, parts of the
front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
●The windshield may crack.
●The brakes and stop lights will be con-trolled automatically. ( P.212)
●The interior lights will turn on automat- ically. ( P.231)
●The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. ( P.296)
●Fuel supply to the engine will be stopped. ( P.303)
●Vehicles with eCall: If any of the fol-
lowing situations occur, the system is
designed to send an emergency call*
to the eCall control center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location (without needing to push the “SOS” button)
and an agent will attempt to speak with the occupants to ascertain the
level of emergency and assistance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automati-
cally treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services. ( P.64)
• An SRS airbag is deployed. • A seat belt pretensioner is activated.• The vehicle is involved in a severe
rear-end collision.*: In some cases, the call cannot be
made. ( P. 6 5 )
■SRS airbag deployment conditions
(SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in
the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following situ-
ations: • If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact • If the vehicle is involved in an under-ride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “under- rides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt preten-
sioners will activate.
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-bags)
●The SRS side and curtain shield air-bags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by an
approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehi- cle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the
vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
●Both SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal collision.
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some exam- ples are shown in the illustration.
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*1: If equipped
*2: Operates within the eCall coverage.
The system name differs depending
on the country.
Microphone
“SOS” button*
Indicator lights
Speaker
*: This button is intended for communi-
cation with the eCall system operator.
Other SOS buttons available in other
systems of a motor vehicle do not
relate to the device and are not
intended for communication with the
eCall system operator.
■Automatic Emergency Calls
If any airbag deploys, the system is
designed to automatically call the
eCall control center.* The answer-
ing operator receives the vehicle’s
location, the time of the incident
and the vehicle VIN, and attempts
to speak with the vehicle occupants
to assess the situation. If the occu-
pants are unable to communicate,
the operator automatically treats
the call as an emergency and con-
tacts the nearest emergency ser-
vices provider (112 system etc.) to
describe the situation and request
that assistance be sent to the loca-
tion.
*: In some cases, the call cannot be
made. ( P. 6 5 )
■Manual Emergency Calls
In the event of an emergency, press
the “SOS” button to call the eCall
control center.* The answering
operator will determine your vehi-
cle’s location, assess the situation,
and dispatch the necessary assis-
eCall*1, 2
eCall is a telematics service
that uses Global Navigation
Satellite System (GNSS) data
and embedded cellular tech-
nology to enable the following
emergency calls to be made:
Automatic emergency calls
(Automatic Collision Notifica-
tion) and manual emergency
calls (by pressing the “SOS”
button). This service is
required by European Union
Regulations.
System components
Emergency Notification Ser-
vices
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Implementing Regulation
Implementing Regulation Annex1 PART3 User InformationConformity
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE ECALL IN-VEHICLE SYSTEM
1.1.Overview of the 112-based eCall in-vehicle sys-
tem, its operation and functionalitiesO
1.2.
The 112-based eCall service is a public service
of general interest and is accessible free of
charge.
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1.3.
The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system is acti-
vated by default. It is activated automatically by
means of in-vehicle sensors in the event of a
severe accident. It will also be triggered automat-
ically when the vehicle is equipped with a TPS
system which does not function in the event of a
severe accident.
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1.4.
The 112-based eCall in-vehicle system can also
be triggered manually, if needed. Instructions for
manual activation of the system
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1.5.
In the event of a critical system failure that would
disable the 112-based eCall in-vehicle system,
the following warning will be given to the occu-
pants of the vehicle
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