diagram Citroen C1 2008.5 1.G Owner's Manual

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SAFETY
AIRBAGS
The airbags have been designed to
maximise the safety of the occupants
in the event of serious collisions. They
work in conjunction with the force-
limiting seat belts. The electronic
detectors register and analyse any
abrupt deceleration of the vehicle
in the impact detection zones (see
diagram): if the triggering threshold is
reached, the airbags infl ate instantly
and protect the occupants of the
vehicle.
FRONT AIRBAGS
These are folded in the centre of the
steering wheel for the driver and in the
fascia for the front passenger. They
are deployed simultaneously, except in
cases where the passenger airbag is
deactivated, in the event of a serious
front impact applied in the impact
zone A in the longitudinal centreline of
the vehicle, on a horizontal plane and
from the front of the vehicle towards
the rear. The airbag infl ates between
the front occupant of the vehicle and
the dashboard to cushion his forward
movement. The airbags therefore limit
the risk of injury to the head and chest.
Front airbag malfunction
Flashing indicates an
airbag malfunction, contact
a CITROËN dealer to have
the system checked. The
airbags may no longer be
triggered in the event of a serious
impact

Note: the gas escaping from
the airbags can be a minor
irritant.
Immediately after the impact, the
air bags defl ate rapidly so that they
do not hinder the visibility of the
occupants nor their exit if necessary
from the vehicle. The air bags are
not deployed in the case of minor
impacts, rear impacts or in certain
roll-over conditions. The seat belt
is suffi cient to ensure maximum
protection in these situations. The
seriousness of a collision depends
on the nature of the obstacle and the
speed of the vehicle at the moment
of the collision.

Airbags only operate when the
ignition is switched on. When they
are triggered, a noise is heard
during infl ation.
Impact detection zones
A. Front impact zone.

B. Side impact zone.