Lancia Ypsilon, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CORRECT
USE OF
THE CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
CAR
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
DASHBOARD
AND CONTROLS
SAFETY
DEVICES
DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG
fig. 17
It consists of an instant-inflating cush-
ion contained in a special recess in the
centre of the steering wheel.
In minor crashes (for which the re-
straining action of the seat belts is suf-
ficient), the air bags are not deployed.
Also in this case it is of vital impor-
tance to wear the seat belts since in
case of side crash they guarantee
proper positioning of the occupant
and prevent the occupants to be
pitched out of the car in case of vio-
lent crashes.
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
fig. 18
It consists of an instant-inflating cush-
ion contained in a special recess in the
dashboard; its volume is bigger than
the driver’s one.
The driver’s and passenger’s front Air
bags have been designed and cali-
brated to improve the protection of a
person wearing seat belts.
At their maximum inflation, their vol-
ume fills most of the space between
the dashboard and the passenger.
fig. 18 L0C0084m
SERIOUS DANGER: With
passenger’s air bag active
(ON), never place child’s
seats with the cradle facing
backwards since the air
bag activation could cause to the
child serious injuries, even mortal.
In the case of need, always deacti-
vate the passenger’s air bag when
a child’s seat is placed on the front
seat. The front passenger’s seat
shall be adjusted in the most back-
ward position to prevent any con-
tact between child’s seat and dash-
board. Even if not compulsory by
law, you are recommended to re-
activate the air bag immediately as
soon as child transport is no longer
necessary.
WARNING
fig. 17 L0C0271m
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