Supplementary restraint system (Vehicle recovery): Description and operation

VEHICLE RECOVERY

Towing - airbag not deployed

Normal towing procedures are unlikely to cause an airbag to deploy. However, as a precaution switch the ignition off and then disconnect both battery leads. Disconnect the negative ’-’ lead first.

Towing - airbag deployed

Once the driver’s airbag has been deployed the vehicle must have a front suspended tow. However, as a precaution switch the ignition off and then disconnect both battery leads. Disconnect the negative ’-’ lead first.

7. Do not use electrical test equipment on the airbag harness or connectors. Tampering with or disconnecting the harness could result in accidental firing of the airbag or make the system inoperative, which may result in serious injury.
8. An airbag system fault can only be diagnosed using TestBook.
9. The airbag module contains Sodium Azide which is poisonous and extremely flammable. Contact with water, acid or heavy metals may produce harmful or explosive compounds. Do not dismantle, incinerate or bring into contact with electricity.