airbag can give drivers and passengers an extra protection when danger is coming
But do you know that
airbags also have a "shelf life"?
Maintenance of airbag
Not as intuitive as the car body appearance maintenance
It is easy to be ignored
If you ignore the maintenance of airbag
It may become a "invisible killer"
Let's learn about the relevant knowledge of
Today!
1. How to determine if the airbag is faulty?
① After the vehicle starts for 6-8 seconds, the airbag indicator light still flashes or does not turn off for a long time.
② During the vehicle's driving, the airbag indicator light flashes or is on for more than 5 seconds.
or above all indicates that the airbag is faulty.
Don't panic when the fault warning light suddenly lights up. The car's braking system can still work. Just drive the car to the repair station smoothly.
If ABS and the handbrake light are lit at the same time, it indicates that the vehicle's braking system may have serious failure. Do not continue driving at this time. You should stop on the roadside and wait for rescue.
2. How to use airbags correctly?
1. After driving 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers, go to the 4S store to check the airbag and its accessories. However, the airbag that has been used for 8-10 years must be thoroughly inspected and replaced.
2. Do not place items around and above the airbag to prevent items from ejecting when the airbag bounces, causing harm to the people in the car.
3. The driving and sitting posture must be correct, with the back on the backrest, hold the steering wheel with both hands, keep the face 35-40 cm away from the steering wheel, and fasten the seat belt.
4. Airbags are disposable products. Once they pop up, they can only be replaced with new ones.
3. How to maintain airbags?
1. Try not to let the airbag and sensors be in a high temperature and electrostatic environment, so as not to cause the airbag to open incorrectly.
2. Do not change the airbag system and its surrounding layout or the airbag system circuit without authorization. No decorations or glue strips should be pasted on the
3, steering wheel and the airbag on the passenger side to avoid affecting the explosion of the airbag.
4. If the vehicle has side airbags installed on the seat, then do not install seat covers on the seat.