Safety and handling instructions |
General safety rules |
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• | 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.
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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 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. |