Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 442 / 691
¿Cuándo hay que desactivar el airbag delantero de un asiento?
When must the front airbag of a seat be deactivated?
- AEn ningún caso.Never.
- BCuando en ese asiento esté sentada una mujer embarazada.When a pregnant woman is sitting in that seat.
- CCuando en ese asiento esté instalado un sistema de retención infantil orientado hacia atrás.When a rear-facing child restraint system is fitted in that seat.
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- CCuando en ese asiento esté instalado un sistema de retención infantil orientado hacia atrás.When a rear-facing child restraint system is fitted in that seat.
You must deactivate the front airbag of a seat when you fit a rear-facing child restraint system in that seat. This is because airbags are designed to open with great force, which can be extremely dangerous for a child in a rear-facing seat. The rules state that, if a child sits in a front seat in a rear-facing child restraint system, the airbag must be deactivated to prevent serious injuries. This is supported by the current regulations, which aim to keep children safe in vehicles and stress the importance of following the manufacturer's instructions and using restraint devices properly.
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