001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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FRONT AND SIDE
AIR BAGS
The car is fitted with front Air bags for the
driver (fig. 63), for the passenger
(fig. 64), side bags (fig. 65) and window
bags (fig. 66).
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fig. 64
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FRONT AIR BAGS
Description and operation
The front air bag (driver’s and passenger’s)
is a safety device that comes into action in
the event of a head-on collision.
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It is formed of an instantly-inflating cushion
contained in a special recess:
– in the centre of the steering wheel for
the driver;
– in the dashboard and with a larger-sized
cushion for the passenger.
The front Air bag (driver’s and passenger’s)
is a device designed to protect the occupants
in the event of head-on collision of mediumhigh
severity by the interposition of the cushion
between the occupant and the steering
wheel or dashboard.
In the event of a crash, the electronic control
unit processes the signals leading from
a deceleration sensor and when necessary,
triggers inflation of the cushion.
The cushion inflates instantly as a protective
barrier between the occupants’ bodies
and the structures which could cause injury.
The cushion deflates immediately afterwards.
The front air bag (driver’s and passenger’s)
does not replace but is complementary to
the use of belts, which should always be
worn, as specified by law in Europe and
most non-European countries.