Vehicle recovery

VEHICLE RECOVERY

Towing - SRS components 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 ’-ve’ lead first.

Towing - SRS components deployed:

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

SRS COMPONENT DEPLOYMENT

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and it contains an undeployed airbag or seat belt pre-tensioner 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 air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner modules.

WARNING: A deployed airbag or seat belt pre-tensioner is very hot, DO NOT return to a deployed airbag module or seat belt pre-tensioner until at least 30 minutes have elapsed since deployment.

WARNING: Only use approved deployment equipment, and only deploy SRS components in a well ventilated and specially designated area. Ensure SRS components are not damaged or ruptured before deployment. Notify the relevant authorities.

WARNING: If a vehicle is to be scrapped, undeployed airbag modules and seat belt pre-tensioner units must be deployed in accordance with the instructions provided in this manual.

WARNING: Contact with chemicals from deployed and damaged SRS components could present a health hazard, wear protective clothing when handling. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke when handling SRS components.

WARNING: Deployment of airbag modules and seat belt pre-tensioners can cause injury to personnel in the close vicinity of the deploying unit. In case of injury seek urgent medical advice. Possible sources of injury include: • Impact - due to inflating airbag or deploying seat belt pre-tensioner operation causing component ’kick’. • Hearing - due to noise produced by deploying airbags and seat belt pre-tensioner units. • Burns - hot component parts and gases. • Irritation to eyes and lungs - from deploying gases or combustion residue.

WARNING: Ensure the SRS component to be deployed is securely fastened to its mounting.