Range Rover: Side and curtain air bags
The seat mounted side air bags are designed to protect the thorax region of the torso and will deploy only in the event of a side impact and then, only on the side of the impact.
The curtain air bags are deployed in side impact and rollover events, providing greater protection from serious head injuries. They deflate at a slower rate than the front or side air bags.
Front air bags
The front passenger and driver air bags are able to deploy in two stages, depending
on the severity of the frontal impact. In a severe impact, the air bags inflate
fully to offer maximum protectio ...
Air bag operation
WARNING
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance
of 10 in. (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver’s air bag module.
WARNING
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See also:
Increasing fuel economy
► Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant
accelerator position.
► Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
► Avoid unnecessary stopping and b ...
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
• ...
All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Dinghy and Dolly Towing
Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,
or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components.
Do no ...
