Airbags – Mini 2004 Cooper User Manual

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AIRBAGS

1 Side airbags in seatback on the driver

and passenger side: front

2 Head airbags on the driver and passenger

sides for both rows of seats: front/rear

3 Front airbags on the driver and passen-

ger sides

Protective effect

The front airbags supplement the safety belts
by providing additional protection for the
driver and front passenger in the event of a
frontal collision in which the protection
afforded by the belts alone may no longer be
sufficient.
When needed, the head and side airbags help
to furnish protection in the event of side
impact.

Each of the side airbags is designed to help
support the seat occupant's upper body.

The airbags are designed to not be trig-
gered in certain types of collisions, e.g. in
minor accidents, certain kinds of vehicle
rollover and rear impact.

For information on the ideal seating position,
refer to page

Do not apply adhesive materials to the
cover panels of the airbags, cover them

or modify them in any other way. Do not fit
covers, cushions or other items to the front
seats that have not been specially approved
for seats with side airbags. Do not hang cloth-
ing, e.g. jackets, over the backrests.
Do not attempt to remove the airbag
restraint system from the vehicle. Do not
make any changes yourself to the individual
components and wiring. This includes the
padded covers of the steering wheel, instru-
ment panel and roof supports, as well as the
sides of the roofliner and the original back-
rest covers on the front seats. Do not attempt
to remove or dismantle the steering wheel.
Do not touch the individual components
directly after the system has been triggered,
as otherwise there is a danger of burns. In the
event of malfunctions, immobilization or use,
i.e. triggering, of the airbag restraint system

in accordance with its intended function,
please commission a MINI Dealer with the
inspection, repair or disassembly. Unprofes-
sional attempts to service the system could
lead to failure in an emergency or undesired
airbag activation, either of which could result
in personal injury. In view of the applicable
safety regulations, please arrange for your
MINI Dealer to dispose of the airbag genera-
tors.

Airbag warning information is also pro-
vided on the sun visors.

Indicator lamp

The indicator lamp in the display
elements shows the status of the
entire airbag system and the seat

belt tensioners starting from ignition key
position 1.

System operational:
>The indicator lamp comes on briefly.

System malfunction:
>The indicator lamp does not come on

starting from ignition key position 1

>The indicator lamp stays lit

>The indicator lamp lights up while driving.