Alfa Romeo 147 owners manual page 42

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001-057 Alfa 147 Q2 GB 4-07-2008 11:58 Pagina 41 SIDE AIR BAGS The bags inflate instantaneously, settingWARNING (SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG) themselves between the body of the frontNever rest head, arms and passengers and the car door. The bags de- The side bag and window bag have the elbows on the door, on the flate immediately afterwards. task of increasing protection of the occu- windows and in the window bag pants in the event of a side crash of medi-In the event of minor side crashes (for which the restraining action of the seat beltsarea to prevent possible injuries um-high severity. during the inflation phase. They are formed of two types of instanta-is sufficient), the air bags are not deployed. neously-inflating cushions: Also in this case it is of vital importance to wear the seat belts since in case of side – the side bag is housed in the back restcrash they guarantee proper positioning ofIMPORTANT The front and/or side air of the front seats; with this solution it is al-the occupant and prevent the occupant to ways possible to have the cushion in the op-be pitched out of the car in case of violentbags may be activated if the car is subjected timum position in relation to the passenger,crashes. to heavy shocks or accidents that involve the underbody area, such as for example violent regardless of the adjustment of the seat; GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Therefore the side air bags do not replacebumps against steps, pavements or fixed ob- – the window bags, which are “curtain”but are complementary to the use of belts,stacles on the ground, falling into big holes which you are recommended to always cushions, are housed in the side roof lining or bumpy roads. wear, as specified by law in Europe and most covered by a special trim, which makes it IMPORTANT The triggering of air bags possible to extend the cushion downwards.non-European countries This pow-releases a small amount of powder This solution, designed to protect the head,Operation of the side air bags and windowder is not harmful and does not indicate a makes it possible to offer the highest degreebags is not disabled by the front air bag de-starfaces of the deployedt of fire; also the sur of protection to the front and rear occupantsactivation switch, as described in the previ-bag and the car interior may be covered with in the event of side crash, thanks to the wideous paragraphs. dusty residue: this may irritate the skin and cushion inflation surface. eyes. In the event of exposure, wash with In the event of a side crash, an electronicIMPORTANT In the event of side crash,neutral soap and water. you can obtain the best protection by the control unit processes the signals leading system keeping a correct position on the from a deceleration sensor and activates, when necessary, inflation of the bags.seat, thus allowing correct window bag un- folding. WARNING Never lean head, arms and elbows out of the window. 41

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147

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