Land Rover Discovery: Airbag obstruction
- Do not obstruct the operation of
the airbags by placing any part of
your person or any objects in
contact with, or close to, an
airbag module. If the airbag
inflates, objects or any part of
your person could interfere with
the inflation of the airbag or be
propelled inside the vehicle,
causing injury to the occupants.
- Do not allow passengers to
obstruct the operation of the
airbags by placing feet, knees, or
any other part of the body, or any
other objects in contact with, or
in close proximity to, an airbag
module.
- Do not place objects between the
airbag module and the seat
occupant. If the airbag inflates,
objects or any part of a person
could interfere with the inflation
of the airbag or be propelled
inside the vehicle, causing injury
to the occupants.
- Do not use non-approved seat
covers or accessory seat covers
that have not been designed for
use with airbags. If in doubt,
consult your Retailer/Authorised
Repairer.
- Make sure 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.
- Do not attach or position items
on, or close to, the roof lining,
front seat backrests, or to an
airbag cover, which could
interfere with the inflation of the
airbag or be propelled inside the
vehicle, causing injury to the
occupants.
Airbags cannot deploy correctly if they are
obstructed. Examples of obstructions are:
- Any part of an occupant's body in
contact with, or close to, an airbag
cover.
- Objects placed on, or close to, an
airbag cover.
- 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.
This list is not exhaustive and it remains
the responsibility of the driver and
passengers to make sure the airbags are
not obstructed in any way.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front passenger, driver and kneebolster
airbags deploy depending on the
severity of the frontal impact.
The knee-bolster airbag will always fully
inflate.
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.
For the curtain airbags to deploy
correctly, the roof lining and
A-post trim must be undamaged
and fitted correctly. Any damage
or suspect fitting should be
referred to a Retailer/Authorised
Repairer for examination.
Note: Curtain airbags will not inflate as a
result of frontal or rear impacts alone.
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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 eye
(Not Australia)
Note: Disabling the passenger airbag is
market dependent.
The passenger's front airbag can be
switched on and off, using the interactive
controls in the Instrument panel when the
vehic
Phone systems should only be
installed by qualified persons
familiar with the operation of, and
requirements for, vehicles fitted
with a Supplementary Restraint
System (SRS). If you are in any
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WARNING:
Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag
supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when
handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.
Deployed air bag modules are to be disposed of as special waste
and must comply with local
Bumpers specifications
Torque Specifications
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Repeat