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SAFETY
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - AIR BAGS
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM- AIR BAGS : (If fitted)
•
The frontal air bags (driver and
passenger) are safety devices
designed to protect the occupants
in the event of a medium or high
intensity collision, which acts as a
cushion (bag) between the
occupant and the steering wheel in
the case of driver or the dashboard
in case of co-driver.
•
In the event of a collision, an airbag
ECU is so designed to process
signals from the sensor, to detect
the severity of collision and accord-
ingly trigger the inflation of air bags
at the same time it will unlock all
doors with hazard light ‘ON’
(Continuous blinking). Air bags are
not designed to inflate in rollover,
rear side or slow speed angular
crashes because the necessary
protection can be achieved by the
seat belt alone.
•
Air bags(s) may only deploy when
the ignition switch is ‘ON’. The
inflating air bag deploys out of the
steering wheel for the driver and from
the dash board for co-driver. This
action takes place in a fraction of
second.
•
The air bags are filled with a
propellant gas (nitrogen). The
movement of the driver and of the
front passenger is cushioned when
they make contact with the fully
inflated airbag and the risk of injury
to head and chest is reduced. The
air bag then deflates subsequently
to such an extent, after an
accident, to again provide a clear
view forward. You may hear a noise
along with some smoke, dust and
smell of burnt propellant immedi-
ately after the air bag has inflated.
DO NOT PANIC as this is normal
and is not an indication of fire in
the vehicle.
WARNING
Always maintain an adequate
distance between yourself and the
airbags. Always grip the steering
wheel on the rim, with your hands
in the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock
positions, to minimize the risk of
injury to the hands or arms in the
event of the airbag being triggered.
WARNING
No part of your body (example feet,
knees), objects and accessories
should be within close proximity to
the PAB module as it could obstruct
the operation of the air bag.
Deployed air bags and seat belt
pre-tensioners cannot protect you
in another collision. Have the air
bags, seat belt pre-tensioners,
replaced by a
TATA MOTORS
Authorized Service Centre immedi-
ately.
