Safety and handling instructions
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Safety and handling instructions
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General Safety Regulations
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Warning
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When working on the SRS, the following points must be observed:
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Work on the SRS should be carried out only at an authorized workshop.
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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.
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Always disconnect the negative battery cable before commencing with work involving the SRS system.
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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.
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Airbags must be stored at room temperature. There is a risk of self-activation at temperatures above +135
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C.
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Airbags must be stored in a special area, away from storage areas for petroleum products or other flammable materials.
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Airbags must be stored and carried with the metal casing face down to avoid personal injuries in case of accidental activation.
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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 an activated airbag.
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Do not use grease, detergent or the like on the seat-belt tensioner.
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The seat-belt tensioner must never be exposed to temperatures above +100
°
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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 such products in each individual country.
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Airbags and seat-belt tensioners must be fitted immediately after they have been taken 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.
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Seat-belt tensioners and airbags that have fallen onto hard surfaces must be changed. Dropped or defective components must not be fitted.
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