In the event of a side impact, the impact sensor analyzes the acceleration received by the car. When the threshold is reached, it sends a signal to the airbag. The airbag instantly inflates, breaking the fastenings in the seat back and filling the space between the person and the door. It is designed to protect the chest and abdomen of the driver and passenger.
Warning: Gas escaping from the cushion may cause minor irritation.
The side airbag does not deploy in minor side impacts, front or rear impacts, or in the event of a contact failure.
After the first side impact that triggers the airbag, the system is locked so that if there is a second side impact on the other side (the situation is extremely unlikely), then the second pillow will not work.
After the airbag has deployed, the seat and the airbag control unit must be replaced.
(Data published on the website: «peugeotbook.ru»)
Do not use seat covers on the front seats as they will prevent the side airbags from deploying correctly.
Checking the serviceability of side airbags
The indicator performs the same functions as the front airbag indicator.