Get Occupant safety Guide for Land Rover Evoque SUV 2020

Occupant safety

USING SEAT BELTS

1. Putting on a seat belt:

WARNING: No modifications or

additions should be made by the

user which will either prevent the

seat belt adjusting devices from

operating to remove slack, or

prevent the seat belt assembly

from being adjusted to remove

slack.

Draw the belt out smoothly, ensure that the

belt height, the seat and your position on

the seat, are correct.

WARNING: Seatbelts are designed

to bear upon the bony structure of

the body, and should be worn low

across the front of the pelvis or the

pelvis, chest and shoulders, as

applicable; wearing the lap

section of the belt across the

abdominal area must be avoided.

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Seat belts should be adjusted as

firmly as possible, consistent with

comfort, to provide the protection

for which they have been

Position the seat belt correctly for

the safety of the mother and

unborn child. Never wear just the

lap strap, and never sit on the lap

strap whilst using just the

designed. A slack belt will greatly

reduce the protection afforded to

the wearer.

shoulder strap. Both of these

actions are extremely dangerous,

and may increase your risk of

serious injury in the event of an

accident or during emergency

braking.

Belts should not be worn with the

straps twisted.

Each belt assembly must only be

used by one occupant; it is

dangerous to put a belt around a

child being carried on the

occupant’s lap.

Never place anything between you

and the seat belt in an attempt to

cushion the impact in the event of

an accident. It can be dangerous,

and will reduce the effectiveness

of the seat belt in preventing

injury.

The occupants of the front seats

should not travel with the seat

back at more than 30 degrees from

the upright. Doing so will reduce

the protection afforded by the seat

belt.

Ensure that the seat belt is not

slack or twisted.

4. Seat belt height adjustment:

Press to release the catch.

Never place anything between you

and the seat belt. It can be

dangerous and reduce the

effectiveness of the seat belt in

preventing injury.

With the catch depressed move the

mechanism slide up or down to the

required height. Ensure that the locking

mechanism has engaged.

2. Fastening a seat belt:

With the seat belt correctly positioned,

place the metal tongue into the buckle

nearest to you. Press it in until a click is

heard.

When correctly positioned the seat belt

should cross the collar bone at the

mid-point between the neck and end of

your shoulder.

To release the seat belt, press the red

button.

Where possible, rear seat passengers

should adjust their seating position to

achieve the same seat belt position.

Note: When releasing the seat belt it is

advisable to hold the belt before pressing

the release button. This will prevent the

belt from retracting too quickly.

Ensure that the height is correctly

adjusted and the mechanism is

locked in place before driving.

3. Seat belt use during pregnancy:

Position the lap strap comfortably across

the hips beneath the abdomen. Place the

diagonal part of the seat belt between the

breasts and to the side of the abdomen.

The use of comfort clips or devices

that would create slack in the seat

belt system, is not advised.

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5. Child safety locks:

It is essential to replace the entire

assembly after it has been worn in a

severe impact even if damage to the

assembly is not obvious.

If children are to be carried in the rear seat

positions, it is recommended that the rear

door interior handles are disabled.

To change the child lock settings:-

If any damage, wear, cuts, defects, or

impaired operation are noted with the

seat belts, the vehicle should be taken

to a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised

Repairer for immediate attention. Do

not use the vehicle if the seat belts

cannot be operated correctly.

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Open the door to access the child

safety lock.

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Insert the key blade into the slot and

rotate a quarter of a turn to enable or

disable the interior door handle as

required.

Do not carry hard, fragile, or sharp

items between your person and the

seat belt.

SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS

The seat belt pre-tensioners activate in

conjunction with the SRS to provide additional

protection in the event of a severe frontal

impact. They automatically reduce any slack in

a seat belt to reduce forward movement of a

front seat occupant.

Seat belts should be worn by all

vehicle occupants, for every journey

no matter how short.

Never wear just the lap belt or just the

shoulder belt of a lap/shoulder

diagonal seat belt. Both of these

actions are extremely dangerous and

may increase your risk of injury.

The seat belt pre-tensioners will

activate only once and then must be

replaced. Failure to replace them will

reduce the effectiveness of the SRS in

reducing the risk of serious injury or

death in the event of an accident.

When using seat belts to restrain

items other than occupants, take care

to ensure that the belts are not

damaged, or exposed to sharp edges.

After any impact, have the seat belts and

pre-tensioners checked and, if necessary,

replaced by a Land Rover Dealer/Authorised

Repairer.

SEAT BELT CHECKS

Note: If the vehicle is parked on an incline, the

seat belt mechanism may lock. This is not a

fault and the belt should be gently eased out

from the upper anchorage.

SEAT BELT SAFETY

Care should be taken to avoid

contamination of the webbing with

polishes, oils and chemicals, and

particularly battery acid. Cleaning

may safely be carried out using mild

soap and water.

The seat belts should be inspected regularly to

check for fraying, cuts, wear to the webbing

and the condition and security of the

mechanism, buckles, adjusters and mounting

points.

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With the seat belt fastened, give the

webbing near the buckle a quick upward

pull. The buckle must remain securely

locked.

The belt should be replaced if

webbing becomes frayed,

contaminated or damaged.

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With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the

seat belt to the limit of its travel. Check that

it unreels smoothly with no snatches or

snags. Allow the belt to fully retract, again

checking for smooth operation.

A graphic accompanied by a text message in

the message centre indicates which seat belts

are fastened at the start of a journey and also

when a seat belt is fastened or unfastened

during a journey.

Partially unreel the seat belt, then hold the

tongue plate and give a quick forward pull.

The mechanism must lock and prevent any

further unreeling.

Each seating position is represented by a

passenger icon, the colour of which indicates

the seat belt status:

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Green - seat belt in the indicated position is

fastened.

If any of the seat belts fail to meet those

criteria, immediately contact you Land Rover

Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

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Red - seat belt in the indicated position has

been unfastened while the vehicle ignition

is on. This indicator will turn grey after 30

seconds.

SEAT BELT REMINDER

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Grey - seat belt not fastened.

If a front seat belt is not fastened

when the vehicle is in motion, a

chime will be heard and the seat

belt warning lamp will illuminate.

Note: The indicators will be displayed for 30

seconds each time there is a status change,

e.g., a seat belt is unfastened or fastened or a

door is opened and then closed.

Note: Objects on the front passenger seat may

activate the seat belt reminder. It is

recommended that any objects placed on the

front passenger seat are secured using the seat

belt.

In addition, an audible warning will sound

under the following conditions:

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The seat belt of an occupied front seat is

not fastened or is unfastened during a

journey.

Always ensure that objects carried

within the vehicle are secured

properly.

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A rear seat belt is unfastened.

Note: If a heavy object is placed on the front

passenger seat, it may activate the Beltminder

feature. It is recommended that any objects

placed on the front passenger seat are secured

using the seat belt.

BELTMINDER

A front and rear seat Beltminder system warns

the driver when the seat belt of an occupied

seat is not fastened or is unfastened during a

journey.

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The seat belts fitted to your vehicle are

designed for adults and larger children. For

their safety it is very important for all infants

and children under 12 years of age to be

restrained in a suitable child safety seat

appropriate to their age and size.

CHILD SEATS

For optimum safety, children should

travel in the rear of the vehicle at all

times; front passenger seat travel is

not recommended. However, if it is

essential that a child travels in the

front (not permitted in Australia), set

the vehicle seat fully rearward and

seat the child in an approved

If it is essential that a child travels in the front

passenger seat (and national legislation

permits this), Land Rover recommends that

the following preparations are made before

fitting the child restraint.

forward-facing child seat. Do not use

a rear-facing child seat - an inflating

airbag could impact with the seat and

cause serious injury.

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Disable the front passenger airbag. See 56,

VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS

MENU.

Do not use a forward facing child seat

until the child using it is above the

minimum weight of 9 kg (20 lb.) and

able to sit up unaided. Up to the age of

two, a child's spine and neck are not

sufficiently developed to avoid injury

in a frontal impact.

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Adjust the front passenger seat fully

rearwards.

Adjust the lumbar support to its minimum

support position.

Adjust the seat cushion to its highest

position. If cushion rake adjustment is

possible, adjust it to its lowest position.

Do not allow a baby or infant to be

held or carried on the lap. The force of

a crash can increase effective body

weight by as much as thirty times,

making it impossible to hold onto the

child.

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Adjust the seat back to the fully upright

position.

Adjust the seat belt adjustable upper

anchorage to its lowest position.

Extreme hazard! Do not use a

rearward facing child restraint on a

seat protected by an airbag in front of

it!

Children typically require the use of a

booster seat appropriate to their age

and size, thereby enabling the seat

belts to be properly fitted, reducing

the risk of injury in a crash. Children

could be endangered in a crash if their

child restraints are not properly

secured in the vehicle.

Do not use a child seat that hooks over

the seat back. This type of seat cannot

be satisfactorily secured and is

unlikely to be safe for your child.

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This symbol, affixed to the end of the facia on

the passenger side, warns against the use of a

rear-facing child seat in the front passenger

seat, when a front passenger airbag is fitted

and operational.

Note: The information contained in the

following table may not be applicable to all

countries. If you are in any doubt regarding the

type and fitment of child seats seek advice from

your Dealer/Authorised Repairer.

Note: Ages given are approximate. In case of

doubt, the child’s weight not age should be

used when considering an appropriate child

seat.

CHILD SEAT POSITIONING

Crash statistics show that children are

safest when properly restrained in a

child or infant restraint system that is

secured in a rear seating position.

Note: The legislation which governs how and

where children should be carried when

travelling in a vehicle, is subject to change. It is

the responsibility of the driver to comply with

all regulations in force.

Information given within the table is

correct at the time of going to press.

However, availability of child restraints

may change. Please consult your

Dealer/Authorised Repairer for the

latest recommendation.

Mass group.

0 = Up to 0+ = Up to

10 kg (22 lb) 13 kg (29 lb)

I = 9-18 kg II = 15-25 kg III = 25-36 kg

(33-55 lb)

4-9 years

(20-40 lb)

(55-80 lb)

8-12 years

0-9 months 0-18 months 9 months to

4 years

Seating positions

Front passenger*

Rear outboard

Rear centre

U*

U

U*

U

U*

U

U*

U

U*

U

U = Suitable for universal category restraints

approved for this mass group.

RECOMMENDED CHILD SEATS

* Always ensure that the passenger airbag has

been disabled before using a child restraint in

this seating position. See 36, DISABLING THE

PASSENGER AIRBAG (not Australia). The seat

back needs to be adjusted to the fully upright

position.

Child size/age

Recommended seat

Groups 0 and 0+ Britax/Römer Baby Safe

Plus

Group I

Britax/Römer Duo Plus

Britax Kid Plus

Group II and III

CHILD RESTRAINT CHECK LIST

Every time a child travels in the vehicle observe

the following:-

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Use appropriate child restraints.

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Carefully follow the restraint system

manufacturers instructions.

This symbol is shown on a label

sewn into the seats to indicate the

position of the ISOFIX lower

Adjust the harnesses for every child on

every trip.

anchorages.

Ensure that all slack is removed from the

adult seat belt.

Always attach the top tether when

installing an ISOFIX seat.

Always check the security of the child

restraint.

Do not dress a child in bulky clothing, or

place any objects/padding between the

child and the restraint.

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Regularly check the fit and condition of

child restraints. If the fit is poor, or

wear/damage is visible replace the restraint

immediately.

Set a good example - always wear your

seat belt.

WARNING: Child restraint anchorages

are designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted child

restraints. Under no circumstances

are they to be used for adult seat

belts, harnesses or for attaching other

items or equipment to the vehicle.

ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS (not

Australia)

Do not attempt to fit ISOFIX restraints

to the centre rear seating position.

The anchor bars are not designed to

hold an ISOFIX restraint in this

position.

If the restraint is not correctly

anchored, there is a significant risk of

injury to the child in the event of a

collision or emergency braking.

Both of the outer seat positions on the rear seat

are equipped to accept ISOFIX restraints.

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ISOFIX CHILD SEAT POSITIONS

Mass group as shown on child

restraint

Size classes

Fixtures

Vehicle ISOFIX

positions

Carry-cot

F/G

E

ISO L1/L2

ISO R1

X

0 = Up to 10 kg (22 lb) 0-9 months

0+ = Up to 13 kg (29 lb) 0-18 months

IL*

C/D/E

ISO R1/R2/R3

I = 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lb) 9 months - 4

years

C/D

A/B1/B

ISO R2/R3

ISO F2/F2X/F3

X

IUF

II = 15 to 25 kg (33 to 55 lb) 4-9 years

N/A

III = 22 to 36 kg (49 to 80 lb) 8-12

years

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IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child

restraint systems of universal category

approved for use in the mass group.

BOOSTER CUSHIONS

In a situation where a child is too large to fit

into a child safety seat but is still too small to

safely use just the three point belt, a booster

seat is recommended for maximum safety.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for

fitting and use, then adjust the seat belt to suit.

IL = These ISOFIX child restraint systems

are of the specific vehicle, restricted or

semi-universal categories.

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X = Not suitable for ISOFIX child restraint

fitment in this mass group.

* = Child seat suitable for use in these

locations, is the Britax/Römer Baby Safe

Plus

Note: Ages given are approximate. In case of

doubt, the child’s weight, not age should be

used when considering an appropriate child

seat.

Note: The information contained in the table

may not be applicable to all countries. If you

are in any doubt regarding the type and fitment

of child seats seek advice from your Dealer/

Authorised Repairer.

Note: ISOFIX anchorages are provided for

second row outer seating positions. ISOFIX

child restraints should be securely attached

following the manufacturers instructions at

these locations only.

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INSTALLING AN ISOFIX CHILD SEAT

TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS

(Australia only)

WARNING: Child restraint anchorages

are designed to withstand only those

loads imposed by correctly fitted child

restraints. Under no circumstances

are they to be used for adult seat

belts, harnesses or for attaching other

items or equipment to the vehicle.

Always follow the child seat or

restraint system manufacturer’s

instructions when fitting tether straps.

When fitting a child seat or restraint

system, always pass the tether strap

over the top of the seat back and

beneath the head restraint.

If a child seat or restraint system is to

be fitted to the centre seating

position, the centre armrest must be

in the stowed position (folded into the

seat).

To install an ISOFIX child seat:-

1. Locate the ISOFIX locking mechanism.

2. Slide the child seat into the locking

mechanism.

3. If an upper tether is fitted to the child seat,

ensure it is properly secured to the upper

tether anchorages on the rear of the seats.

Test the security of the child restraint. To do

this, attempt to pull the restraint away from the

vehicle seat and twist the restraint from side to

side. Even if the restraint appears secure, you

should still check the anchor points visually, to

ensure correct attachment.

Note: Always ensure that if an upper tether is

provided, it is fitted and tightened correctly.

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Your vehicle is equipped with anchorage points

on the back of the second row seat frames.

These should be used to attach straps from

child seats or restraint systems.

Note: A tether anchorage is provided for the

centre seat position. Do not use this anchor

position with an ISOFIX child seat.

ATTACHING TETHER STRAPS

1. Install the child restraint securely in one of

the rear seating positions.

2. Pass the tether strap over the seat back and

beneath the head restraint.

3. Attach the tether strap hook to the tether

anchor point on the back of the seat.

Ensure that the tether strap hook is facing

the correct way.

4. Tighten the tether strap according to the

manufacturer's instructions.

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AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

1. Front passenger’s airbag

2. Curtain airbags

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Any part of the airbag Supplementary

Restraint System (SRS) shows signs of

cracking or damage, including trim

covering airbags.

3. Side airbags

4. Knee-bolster airbag

5. Driver’s airbag

The amber airbag warning lamp

illuminates.

Note: The general location of airbags fitted to

the vehicle are marked by the word AIRBAG.

AIRBAG OPERATION

Always contact your Dealer/Authorised

repairer if:

For the airbags to operate correctly

the roof lining and door post trims

must be in good condition, correctly

fitted, and free from obstruction. Any

damage, wear, or incorrect fitment

should be referred to your Dealer/

Authorised Repairer as soon as

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An airbag inflates.

The front or sides of the vehicle are

damaged.

possible for examination and repair.

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Do not allow passengers to obstruct

the operation of the airbags by placing

any part of their person, or any

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Airbag modules.

Seat belt pre-tensioners (front seats).

Airbag diagnostic control unit.

Crash sensors.

objects, in contact with, or close to,

an airbag module. Only use approved

accessories (e.g. seat covers).

Airbag wiring harness.

Airbags cannot deploy correctly if they are

obstructed. Examples of obstructions are:-

Ensure that a gap is maintained

between the side of the vehicle and

the head and torso. This will enable

unobstructed inflation of the curtain

and seat mounted side airbags.

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Any part of an occupants body in contact

with, or close to, an airbag cover.

Objects placed on, or close to, an airbag

cover.

Airbags inflate at high speeds. To

minimise the risk of injury, ensure

that all vehicle occupants wear

correctly positioned seat belts, sit

correctly in the seats, and position the

seats as far back as practical.

Clothing, sun screens, or other material

hanging from grab handles.

Clothing, cushions, or other material,

covering seat mounted airbags.

Seat covers which are not approved by

Land Rover, or specifically designed for

use with seat mounted airbags.

Airbag inflation takes place

instantaneously and cannot protect

against the effects of secondary

impacts. Under these circumstances

the only protection will be provided by

a correctly worn seat belt.

This list is not exhaustive and it remains the

responsibility of the driver and passengers to

ensure that the airbags are not obstructed in

any way.

Phone systems should only be

installed by qualified persons familiar

with the operation of and

Note: The airbags and SRS are not designed to

operate as a result of:

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Rear impacts.

requirements for, vehicles fitted with

SRS. If you are in any doubt, seek

advice from your Dealer/Authorised

repairer.

Minor front impacts.

Minor side impacts.

Heavy braking.

Airbag deployment is dependent on the rate at

which the passenger compartment changes

velocity following the collision. Circumstances

affecting different collisions (vehicle speed,

angle of impact, type and size of object hit,

etc.), vary considerably and will affect the rate

of deceleration accordingly.

Driving over bumps and pot holes.

High speed impacts may cause

serious injury or death irrespective of

safety features fitted to a vehicle.

The airbag SRS cannot provide

protection in some types of impact.

Under these circumstances the only

protection will be provided by a

correctly worn seat belt.

The Supplementary Restraint System

components include:-

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SRS warning indicator.

Rotary coupler.

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DISABLINGTHEPASSENGERAIRBAG

(not Australia)

Crash test data and statistics show

that the safest place for a child to be

restrained is in a child seat correctly

fitted to the vehicle's rear seat.

Do not use a child restraint on a seat

protected by an operational airbag in

front of it. Doing so presents a high

risk of death or serious injury to the

child in the event of an accident.

Do not fit a child restraint to the front

passenger seat if the SRS warning

light illuminates continuously with the

ignition on.

When checking the operational status

of the front passenger airbag, ensure

that the ignition is switched on.

Note: The passenger airbag must be disabled

when a rearward facing child restraint is fitted

to the front passenger seat.

FRONT AIRBAGS

Airbag disable/enable is achieved via the

steering wheel settings menu. See 56,

VEHICLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS

MENU

The front passenger and driver airbags are able

to deploy in two stages, depending on the

severity of the frontal impact. In a severe

impact, the airbags inflate fully to stage two

giving maximum protection. In a lesser impact,

full inflation may not be required, so the

airbags will only inflate to stage one. The knee

bolster airbag will always fully inflate.

As soon as the child seat is removed

from the front passenger seat, the

airbag must be turned on. Failure to

do so will put any front seat

passengers at greater risk of death or

serious injury in the event of an

accident.

SIDE AIRBAGS

These are designed to protect the thorax region

of the torso and will deploy only in the event of

a side impact and then, only on the side of the

impact.

CURTAIN AIRBAGS

The curtain airbags are deployed in side impact

and rollover events, providing greater

protection from serious head injuries. They

deflate at a slower rate than the front or side

airbags.

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The warning lamp fails to extinguish within

6 seconds of the ignition being turned on.

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EFFECTS

When an airbag inflates, a fine

powder is released. This is normal

and not an indication of a malfunction.

The powder may cause irritation to the

skin and should be thoroughly flushed

from eyes and any cuts or abrasions. If

breathing difficulty is experienced,

leave the vehicle if possible or open

the windows or doors to allow fresh air

in.

The warning lamp illuminates at any time

other than the bulb check, when the

ignition is on.

AIRBAG SERVICE INFORMATION

Do not attempt to service, repair,

replace, modify, or tamper with, any

part of the SRS. This includes wiring

or components in the vicinity of SRS

components. Doing so may cause the

system to trigger, or render the

system inoperative.

Airbags inflate at high speed and can

cause injuries. To minimise the risk of

injury, ensure that all occupants wear

correctly positioned seat belts, sit

correctly in the seats and position the

seats as far back as is practicable.

Do not use any electrical test

equipment or devices in the vicinity of

SRS components or wiring. Doing so

may cause the system to trigger, or

render the system inoperative.

Airbag deployment is accompanied by

a very loud noise which may cause

discomfort and temporary loss of

hearing.

All of the following operations should be

carried out only by a Dealer/Authorised

Repairer, or suitably qualified person:-

After inflation, some airbag

components will be very hot. Do not

touch the airbag components until

they have cooled sufficiently.

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Removal or repair of any wiring or

component in the vicinity of any SRS

components.

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Installation of electrical, or electronic,

equipment and accessories.

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP

The airbag warning lamp is

mounted in the instrument pack

and will illuminate as a bulb check

when the ignition is turned on.

Modification to the front or sides of the

vehicle exterior.

Attachment of accessories to the front or

sides of the vehicle.

If the warning lamp indicates that a

fault is present in the system, do not

use a child restraint on the front

passenger seat.

DISABILITY MODIFICATIONS

Occupants with disabilities which may require

modification of the vehicle, must contact a

Dealer/Authorised Repairer before any

modifications are made.

If any of the following warning lamp conditions

occur, the vehicle should be checked by your

Dealer/Authorised Repairer immediately.

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The warning lamp fails to illuminate when

the ignition is turned on.

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