52 Seats, restraintsEach airbag is triggered only once.Have deployed airbags replaced bya workshop. Furthermore, it might benecessary to have the steeringwheel, the instrument panel, parts ofthe panelling, the door seals,handles and the seats replaced.Do not make any modifications tothe airbag system as this willinvalidate the vehicle type approval.When the airbags inflate, escapinghot gases may cause burns.Control indicator v for airbag systems3 91.Front airbag systemThe front airbag system consists ofone airbag in the steering wheel andone in the instrument panel on thefront passenger side. These can beidentified by the word AIRBAG.Additionally there is a warning labelon the side of the instrument panel,visible when the front passenger dooris open, or on the front passenger sunvisor.The front airbag system is triggered inthe event of a front-end impact of acertain severity. The ignition must beswitched on.The inflated airbags cushion theimpact, thereby reducing the risk ofinjury to the upper body and head ofthe front seat occupantsconsiderably.9 WarningOptimum protection is onlyprovided when the seat is in theproper position 3 42.Keep the area in which the airbaginflates clear of obstructions.
