with the seat backrest as much as pos-
sible and the inclination of the seat
backrest is not over 30 degrees. Never
position the front seat too close to the
instrument panel. While driving, the
steering wheel should be held with
the arms slightly flexed. This is an
ideal driving posture, which helps to
decrease the risk of the driver being
injured in a collision in which the air-
bag does not deploy.
The front airbag will deploy in a mod-
erate to severe frontal collision or
within the scope of left or right 30 de-
gree collisions. When it touches the
occupant, it instantly deflates to cush-
ion the forward movement of the occu-
pant. An airbag is designed to deploy
in moderate to severe frontal or near-
frontal crash. The airbag will deploy
only if the impact speed is above the
system’s designated threshold level.
WARNING!
Do not put anything on or around the
front airbag covers or attempt to
manually open them. Take your vehicle
to an authorized Chery dealer for steer -
ing wheel, steering column and airbag
system service or you could be injured
because of accidental airbag deploy-
ment.
Airbag Warning Light
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the warning light in the in-
strument panel will be turned on and
remain on for 3-4 seconds. If the light
does not come on, remains illumi-
nated after you start the vehicle, or if it
comes on as you drive, take your ve-
hicle to an authorized Chery dealer for
inspection. It is suggested by the air-
bag manufacturer that the airbag
should be replaced after 10 years of
service because the efficiencies of the
inflating agent and airbag deteriorate.
If you are not clear about the service
life of your vehicle/airbag, your autho-
rized Chery dealer can answer any
questions or address any concerns
you may have. Take your vehicle only
to an authorized Chery dealer for
service.
Child Restraint
Please follow the manufacturer’s direc-
tions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
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Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.