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Safety systems
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Curtain airbag
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The curtain airbag system is identified by
the word
AIRBAG
on the roof pillar trim.
The curtain airbag system comprises:
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an airbag with inflator in the roof frame
on the driver’s and front passenger’s side
respectively,
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the control electronics,
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the side-impact sensors,
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the airbag systems control indicator
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in
the instrument panel.
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The curtain airbag system will be triggered:
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depending on the severity of the
accident,
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depending on the type of impact,
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within the range shown in the illustration
on the centre door pillar of the driver’s or
front passenger’s side,
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together with the side airbag system,
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irrespective of seat occupancy
recognition,
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independently of the front airbag
system.
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When the curtain airbag is triggered it
inflates within milliseconds and provides
a safety barrier in the head area on the
respective side of the vehicle. This reduces
the risk of injury to the head considerably in
case of a side-impact.