Range Rover P38
75
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM
NEW RANGE ROVER
10
PRECAUTIONS
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.
SRS COMPONENT DEPLOYMENT
If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an
undeployed airbag module, the module must be
manually deployed. Always observe the following
precautions:
WARNING: Only personnel who have
undergone the appropriate training should
undertake deployment of airbag and
pre-tensioner modules.
WARNING: A deployed airbag is very hot,
DO NOT return to a deployed airbag
module until at least 30 minutes have
elapsed since deployment.
WARNING: Deployment procedures
detailed in this service manual should be
strictly adhered to. Compliance with the
following precautions MUST be ensured:
•
Only use deployment equipment approved
for the intended purpose.
•
Before commencing deployment procedure,
ensure the deployment tool functions
properly by performing the self test
procedure detailed in this section.
•
Deployment of airbag / pre-tensioner
modules should be performed in a well
ventilated area which has been designated
for the purpose.
•
Ensure airbag / pre-tensioner modules are
not damaged or ruptured before attempting
to deploy.
•
Notify the relevant authorities of intention to
deploy airbag and pre-tensioner units.
•
When deploying airbag pre-tensioner units,
ensure that all personnel are at least 15
metres away from the deployment zone.
•
Ensure deployment tool is connected
correctly, in compliance with the instructions
detailed in this manual. In particular, ensure
deployment tool is NOT connected to battery
supply before connecting to airbag module
connector.