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   Air bags   
 AIRBAGS 
 The airbags have been designed to  
maximise the safety of the occupants 
in the event of a serious collision; 
they work in conjunction with the force 
limiting seat belts.  In the event of a serious collision, the 
electronic detectors record and analyse 
the front and side impacts suffered in 
 t h e   i m p a c t   d e t e c t i o n   z o n e s :   
   -   in the event of a serious impact, the 
 a i r b a g s   i n fl   a t e   i n s t a n t l y   a n d   p r o t e c t   
the occupants of the vehicle. 
Immediately after the impact, the 
 a i r b a g s   d e fl   a t e   r a p i d l y ,   s o   t h a t   t h e y  
do not hinder the visibility of the 
occupants nor their possible exit 
from the vehicle.    -   in the event of a minor or rear 
impact and in certain roll-over 
conditions, the airbags will not 
be deployed; the seat belt alone 
 i s   s u f fi   c i e n t   t o   p r o v i d e   m a x i m u m  
protection in these situations.  
 The seriousness of the collision 
depends on the nature of the obstacle 
and the speed of the vehicle at the 
moment of impact.