121
Safety systems
The curtain airbags will not be triggered in
the event of
z
the ignition being switched off,
z
frontal collisions,
z
accidents in which the vehicle overturns,
z
collisions involving a rear-impact,
z
collisions involving a side-impact outside
the passenger’s cell.
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Control indicator
v
for airbag systems
The airbag systems are electronic
monitored together with seat occupancy
recognition
3
,
the belt tensioners and
the deployable anti-roll bars
3
.
Their
operational readiness is indicated by
control indicator
v
on the instrument
panel. When the ignition is switched on,
the control indicator
v
illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not illuminate,
does not go off after 4 seconds or
illuminates whilst driving, there is a fault
in the airbag systems, seat occupancy
recognition
3
,
the belt tensioners or the
deployable anti-roll bars
3
-
see page 112.
The systems may fail to trigger in the event
of an accident.
Deployment of the airbags is indicated by
continuous illumination of
v
.
The system’s integrated self-diagnostics
allows faults to be quickly remedied. Have
your Car Pass to hand when consulting a
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.
9
Warning
There must be no objects in the area in
which the airbag inflates. Do not place
the hands or arms on the covers of the
airbag systems. Important information –
see page 124.
The three-point seat belt must always be
correctly fitted – see page 113.
9
Warning
Have the cause of the fault remedied. We
recommend that you consult your
Vauxhall Authorised Repairer.