User manual SSANGYONG KYRON

[. . . ] Page 1 2006-05-17, 12:56 Page 2 2006-05-17, 12:56 FOREWORD This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your new KYRON and to provide important safety information. We urge you to read it carefully and follow the recommendations to help assure the most enjoyable, safe, and trouble-free operation of your vehicle. When it comes to service, remember that your SSANGYONG dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing KYRON and assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and satisfaction. [. . . ] Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it. WARNING As a reminder of possible dangers of the air bag, air bag warning labels are affixed on the driver's and front passenger's sun visors. 12 13 14 15 16 SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG Page 17 2006-05-17, 12:59 8-17 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 FRONT AIR BAGS Air Bag Operation The air bag inflates when: In response to a severe frontal impact, the driver's and front passenger's air bags deploy at the same time to supplement the seat belts to prevent or reduce any personal injuries. The air bag can inflate when: Underbody impact from the road surface; impact against the curb at a very high speed; dropping impact onto the road surface with a large angle The air bag does not inflate when: Rollover, side impact or rear impact If the severity of impact to the vehicle is not significant and the seat belts are enough to protect occupants. Passenger's Air Bag* The front passenger's air bag is located on the dashboard. Driver's Air Bag The driver's air bag is located at center of the steering wheel. The air bag seldom inflates when: Oblique impact, rollover Weak impact in which the sensor is unable to detect (under the inflation requirements) Impact against narrow objects such as a utility pole or a tree The vehicle falls into a drainage or a puddle The front of the vehicle crashes into a high impact point vehicle such as a truck Impact on the hood by falling stones The air bag warning lamp is on Moderate or severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body's side structure. In that case, only the side curtain air bags deploy. Pretensioner (for Front Seat) When front air bags deploy, the seat belt pretensioners simultaneously work too. 8-18 SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG Page 18 2006-05-17, 12:59 CURTAIN AIR BAG* Curtain Air Bag Operation The air bag inflates when: A moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body's side structure. The air bag can inflate when: Vehicle rolls onto its side and causes a severe side impact. The air bag does not inflate when: Frontal collision while vehicle stops or is moving at a low speed. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 AIR BAG INSPECTION The air bag system should be inspected 10 years from its installation regardless of its appearance and other conditions. Side Curtain Air Bag Curtain Air Bag Sensor This is located at the bottom of the B pillar. The side curtain air bags are contained between right above the front and rear doors and the end of the vehicle roof. The side curtain air bag is designed to inflate only in an impact to the side of the vehicle and protect occupants' heads. Rear end collision If the severity of impact to the vehicle is not significant. The air bag seldom inflates when: Oblique impact (diagonal direction) Frontal impact or rear impact Rollover but without a severe impact The air bag warning lamp is on WARNING Do not apply any impact on the side curtain sensor. Depending on the severity or the angle of impact, the side air bag may not deploy. Even though the front air bags and the pretensioners work at the same time, the side curtain air bags only deploy in a moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body's side structure. 14 15 16 SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG Page 19 2006-05-17, 12:59 8-19 WARNINGS FOR AIR BAG 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 8-20 WARNINGS FOR AIR BAG (I) Do not diagnose the circuit with a circuit tester. Do not attempt to modify any air bag components including the steering wheel, air bag mounting area, and harness. Incorrect air bag inspection can be dangerous and cause injuries. The air bag system must be disposed only by a Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Center. Replace the steering wheel with only Ssangyong genuine parts. When the engine starts, the air bag warning lamp comes on for a system check. It goes out after 6 seconds when the system is normal. If this warning lamp stays on then the system may be defective. Have the air bag system checked immediately by a Ssangyong Dealer or Ssangyong Authorized Service Center. Never let small children or infants sit in the front passenger seat or be held in your arms. When the front air bags deploy, they could be seriously injured or killed. The child restraint system should be installed in the rear seat. [. . . ] 9-4 Warnings for air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Warnings for seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-19 Water separator warning light and engine check warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]