In the event of a severe frontal collision, the airbag inflates with gas in a matter of fractions of a second, softening the impact of the driver's head and torso on the steering wheel. Immediately after the collision, the air from the pillow leaves. The airbag is a passive safety element that complements the seat belts.
The airbag unit is mounted on the steering wheel.
The airbag only deploys when the ignition is on.
Airbag warning light
When the ignition is switched on, a red control lamp lights up at the bottom of the steering wheel, which goes out after 3 seconds.
If the airbag warning light continues to flash for 5 minutes after the ignition is turned on and then stays on, the airbag unit is defective. If the control lamp does not light up at all after switching on the ignition, then the airbag system is faulty. It is recommended to contact the workshop immediately.