Alfa Romeo 159 owners manual page 147

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129-148 Alfa 159 GB 8-04-2009 10:51 Pagina 146 Expiration dates of pyrotechnic charge IMPORTANTIn the event of side and coil contact are indicated on the la- crash, you can obtain the best protec- AND tion by the system keeping a correct po- bel inside the glovebox. As this date ap- DASHBOARDCONTROLS sition on the seat, allowing thus a cor- proaches, contact Alfa Romeo Autho- rect window bag unfolding. rized Services to have the device re- placed. SAFETY DEVICES IMPORTANT The front air bags IMPORTANT Should an accident oc- and/or side bags may be deployed if cur in which any of the safety devices is the car is subject to heavy knocks or fig. 20 A0E0185m accidents involving the underbody area, activated, take the car to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the devices such as for example violent shocks, CORRECT USE OF THE CARSIDE WINDOW BAGS - activated replaced and to have the sys- HEAD PROTECTION against steps, kerbs or low obstacles, falling of the car in big holes or sags in tem checked. They are “curtain” cushions located be- the road. All control, repair and replacement op- RNING A hind the side coverings of the roof fig. W MESSAGES erations concerning the air bags must LIGHTS AND IMPORTANTWhen the airbag in- 20 and covered by proper finishing. only be carried out c/o Alfa Romeo Au- flates it emits a small amount of dusts. Window bags have been designed for thorized Services. If you are having the protecting the head of front and rear oc- These dusts are harmless and is not the IN AN beginning of a fire; then the unfold cush- car scrapped, have the air bag system de- EMERGENCYcupants in the event of side crash, thanks to the wide cushion inflation sur- ion surface and the car interiors can be activated at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- vices first. If the car changes ownership, covered by a dusty remains: this dust face. In minor side crashes (for which the new owner must be informed of the the restraining action of the seat belts is can irritate skin and eyes. In case of con- method of use of air bags and the above CAR tact, wash yourself using neutral soap sufficient), the air bags are not de- MAINTENANCEployed. and water. warnings and also be given this “Own- er’s Manual”. TIONS Also in this case it is of vital importance TECHNICAL to wear the seat belts since in case of SPECIFICAside crash they guarantee proper posi- tioning of the occupant and prevent the occupants to be pitched out of the car in INDEX case of violent crashes. 146

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