Airbag Safety Measures (Omega-B)

Airbag Safety Regulations

 

Note:     Alterations relative to the Checking Procedures are printed in bold type.

 

General

·   All operations on the airbag system may only by performed by franchised Opel / Vauxhall dealers and authorized Opel / Vauxhall Service Dealerships and only by trained personnel.

 

·   The telltale must illuminate when the ignition is switched on and extinguish after approx. 4 seconds.

 

·   There is a fault in the system if the telltale does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on.

 

·   If the telltale does not extinguish or illuminates while travelling, there is a fault in the airbag system.

     It must then be assumed that the airbag system is no longer functional.

 

·   The airbag steering wheel may only be replaced by steering wheels approved by Opel / Vauxhall.

 

·   The impact cushion of the steering wheel must not be cemented, covered or otherwise modified. It may only be cleaned with a dry or water - moistened cloth and with a cleaning agent approved by Opel / Vauxhall.

 

·   The airbag does not replace the function of the safety belt. Passengers must still attach their safety belts to ensure optimal protection.

 

·   The front seats must always be adjusted to the correct body size.

 

·   Vehicles with co - driver airbag do not permit the installation of a child safety seat on the co - driver's seat.

 

·   Sales of airbag components to third parties are not permitted.

 

·   Subsequent installation of accessories In the zone affected by the co - driver's airbag is not permitted. Consoles for telephone receivers, can holders, cassette storage boxes, additional mirrors, etc., can be ripped off by deployment of the co - driver's airbag and propelled backwards.

 

·   If the vehicle Is equipped with an airbag system with two deployment circuits (driver and co - driver), "co - driver" must be selected when programming with TECH 1.