Observing occupant restraint systems – Smart Technologies smart forfour 454 User Manual
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Observing occupant restraint systems
Guidelines for Rescue Services, smart, 2006
Page
29
Rescue
The sidebags (4) in all model series are located in
the outsides of the backrests (front seats only in
the smart forfour).
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Sidebags
The windowbags (5) in the smart forfour model
series (model 454) are located at the top in the
side of the roof frame.
The gas generators (6) are located in the area of
the rear door behind the B pillars.
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Windowbag
6
Gas generator
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Risk of injury
Action
In contrast to the other airbag units, the
gas
generators of the windowbags do not contain solid
fuel, but are filled with
highly compressed gas
and
must not be cut!
If a
gas generator bursts, and sharp edged parts
may be ejected at high speeds, causing
injuries to
the occupants and the rescuers.
The loud noise may result in casualties suffering
a
blast trauma.
For this reason, we urgently recommend
removing the appropriate inner paneling and
checking whether and where gas generators for
windowbags are installed before commencing any
cutting work. Mark the installation location on
the outside of the vehicle.
i Of the current smart model series, only the
smart forfour (model 454) is equipped with
windowbags. The gas generators are located at
the top in the roof frame.