Range Rover: Side and curtain air bags - Occupant safety - Range Rover Owner's ManualRange 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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    Interior Mirror
    Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area behind the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlam ...

    Important information about this manual
    You will see various symbols in this manual. They are used in the following ways: WARNING This is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injur ...

    Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off: ► Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the windows and sunroof will ...