Rover 45 owners manual page 28

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Airbag SRS HOW THE AIRBAG SRS OPERATES In the event of a collision, the airbag control unit monitors the rate of deceleration or acceleration induced by the collision, to determine whether the airbags should be deployed. NOTE: The airbag SRS is not designed to operate as a result of rear collisions, minor frontal or side impacts, or if the car overturns; nor will it operate as a result of heavy braking or driving over bumps and potholes. Operation of the airbag SRS is dependent entirely on the rate at which the car's passenger compartment changes speed as a result of a collision. The circumstances affecting different collisions (vehicle speed, angle of impact, type and size of object hit, for example), H3265 vary considerably and will affect the rate of acceleration or deceleration accordingly. Airbag inflation is virtually instantaneous and occurs with It follows, therefore, that significant superficial damage can occur considerable force, accompanied by a loud noise. The inflated bag, without the airbags deploying or, conversely, that a relatively small together with the seat belt restraint system, limit the movement of amount of structural damage may cause the airbags to be deployed.a front seat occupant, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the head and upper torso. In the case of a severe frontal collision, both front airbags and seat NOTE: After inflation, some airbag components are hot - DO NOT belt pre-tensioners will be deployed. In the case of a severe side touch until they have cooled. collision, only the side airbag (if fitted) on the impact side of the car will inflate. However, there may also be impact conditions When an airbag inflates, a fine powder is released. This is not an whereby one set of side and both front airbags deploy at the same indication of a malfunction, however, the powder may cause time, or where front and side airbags respond separately as a result irritation to the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the of a secondary impact occurring after the initial collision has taken eyes and any cuts or abrasions of the skin. After inflation, an airbag place. will deflate immediately, providing a gradual cushioning effect for An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and other the occupant and ensuring the driver's forward vision is not injuries. Minimise the risk of injury by ensuring that front seat obscured. occupants are wearing their seat belts and are seated correctly, with the seat as far back as is practical. 28

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