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Driver and Passenger Safety

Two-Stage Inflator Airbags

In this manual: Driver and Passenger Safety
Introduction — 1Controls Location — 1Driver and Passenger Safety — 74Instruments and Controls — 137Comfort and Convenience Features — 86Before driving — 16Driving the Vehicle — 45Maintenance — 58Exterior and Interior Care — 17Troubleshooting on the Road — 19Technical Information — 6
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The front airbags are equipped with two-stage inflators.

Depending on the severity of the collision, the airbags may be inflated sequentially or simultaneously by the two inflator stages.

In a severe impact, the airbag is inflated simultaneously by both inflator stages, i.e., most rapidly and at high pressure.

In a moderate impact, the airbag is first inflated by the first inflator stage, and then, a fraction of a second later, by the second stage.

As a result, the airbag opens less rapidly and with less force.

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