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Safety and handling instructions

Safety and handling instructions

General safety rules

Warning

When working on the SRS, the following points must be observed:



• Work in the SRS system must only be carried out by an authorised service workshop.

• All work must be carried out with the utmost care and as described in the relevant instructions. There is always a danger of injury if the work is not done in the prescribed manner.

• Always make sure that the ignition switch is in the OFF position when changing any components.

• The battery's ground cable must be disconnected before the positive cable. Wait at least 1 minute after disconnecting the battery before starting work on the airbag system.

• Cables must not be repaired. The entire cable must be replaced. Cable terminals may not be changed.

• Components forming part of the system must not be dismantled or repaired. Handle them with care and keep them in a dry place at room temperature.

• Airbags must be stored at room temperature. At temperatures above +135°C there is a danger of self-detonation.

• Airbags must be stored in a special area, away from storage areas for petroleum products or other inflammable materials.

• Airbags must be stored with the metal casing facing downwards to avoid injury in the event of accidental triggering.

• Wear goggles and protective gloves when removing an airbag that has been detonated. Put the airbag envelope in a tight-sealing plastic bag. Wash your hands in warm water and a mild soap solution after handling a triggered airbag.

• Do not use grease, detergent or the like on the seat-belt tensioner.

• The seat-belt tensioner must never be exposed to temperatures above +100°C.

• Airbags and seat-belt tensioners are classed as pyrotechnical devices and should be stored and handled in accordance with the current laws and regulations governing these in each individual country.

• Airbags and seat-belt tensioners must be fitted immediately after they have been fetched from the stores. If work is interrupted, the airbag or seat-belt tensioner must be returned to the stores and put away safely. Under no circumstances should an airbag or seat-belt tensioner be left unattended.

• The seat-belt tensioners and airbags that have fallen on a hard surface must be replaced. Dropped or defective components must not be fitted.