Supplementary restraint system precautions

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

General

The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) provides active protection for vehicle occupants in the event of a serious collision. The system components include airbags and pre-tensioner seatbelts which are automatically deployed when a severe frontal crash condition is detected.

WARNING: Do not use rear facing child seats in the front passenger seat if the vehicle is fitted with a passenger airbag.

In order to assure system integrity, it is essential that the SRS system is regularly checked and maintained so that it is ready for operation in the event of an accident.

The SRS system contains components which could be potentially hazardous to the service engineer if not serviced and handled correctly. The following guidelines are intended to alert the service engineer to potential sources of danger and emphasise the importance of ensuring integrity of the SRS components fitted to the vehicle.

Where necessary, additional specific precautions are detailed in the relevant sections of this Manual which should be referred to prior to commencing repair operations.

It should be noted that these precautions are not restricted to operations performed when servicing the SRS system, the same care should be exercised when working on ancilliary systems and components located in the vicinity of SRS components; these include but are not limited to steering system (steering wheel airbag), body and trim components (passenger airbag and seat belt pre-tensioners) and electrical system components (SRS harnesses etc.).

WARNING: Always follow the Safety Guidelines and correct procedures for working on SRS components.

NOTE: Airbag modules should be replaced every ten years.