Land Rover Discovery: Airbag operation
Airbags provide additional protection in
certain types of collision only - they do not
replace the need to wear a seat belt. All
occupants, in all seating positions, should
always wear their seat belt, whether or not
an airbag is present in that seating
position.
- 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
Retailer/Authorised Repairer as
soon as possible, for examination
and repair.
- Airbags inflate at high speeds and
can cause facial abrasions and
other injuries. To minimise the risk
of injury, make sure all vehicle
occupants wear correctly
positioned seat belts, sit correctly
in the seats, and position the
seats as far back as is practical.
- 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.
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.
The airbags and Supplementary Restraint
System (SRS) are not designed to operate
as a result of:
- Rear impacts.
- Minor front impacts.
- Minor side impacts.
- Heavy braking.
- Driving over bumps and pot holes.
Therefore, it follows that considerable
superficial damage to the vehicle can
occur, without causing the airbags to
deploy.
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.
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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
yo
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
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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's seat fully
rearward and seat the child in an
approved forw
Check the engine oil weekly. If any
significant or sudden drop in oil
level is noted, seek qualified
assistance.
Never allow the oil level to fall
below the lower mark or notch on
the dipstick.
If the message ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE LOW is displayed, stop
the engine as soon as it is safe to