General information about the security system (Opel Corsa C)

All vehicles considered in this Manual are equipped with a set of means designed to ensure the safety of life and health of the driver and passengers in the event of a road traffic accident (RTA). This includes impact-absorbing deformation zones of the body, seats equipped with headrests, seat belts, special child seats (passive elements), as well as emergency automatic belt tensioners, driver and front passenger airbags (active elements).

Note: Additional rear door locking should also be included in the security features (see section 3) and seat belt tension limiting devices.

Remember that there is no such security system that provides 100% protection from all possible damage and injuries! The greatest effect is achieved with the comprehensive use of all elements of the security systems provided by the design and included in the vehicle package.

For the correct and most effective functioning of all elements of the safety system, the position of the body of the occupant is of great importance. The driver and passengers must check the adjustment of the seats and headrests before each trip. When sitting on the seat, it is necessary to give the correct position to your body - it should be tightly pressed with your back to the back of the seat, and your feet should be firmly placed on the floor of the cabin.

Failure to sit correctly while driving increases the risk of injury in an accident. Thus, if passengers sit hunched over, lie down, turn to the sides, lean forward or to the side, climb onto the seat with their feet, the risk of them receiving serious injuries as a result of an accident increases significantly.



In addition, front passengers who are not seated correctly may be seriously injured by interior trim parts breaking as a result of an accident, or by the deployment of the front and/or side airbags.

To prevent the risk of unauthorized deployment of the front airbags, try not to press your hands against the locations of their modules on the instrument panel and in the steering wheel hub.

If the front passenger's head is tilted to the side while driving and is in the deployment zone of the airbag, the risk of serious injury or death in a crash is greatly increased.

If the vehicle has side/head airbags, do not put your hands out the window or lean on the front door of the vehicle with the window down. Also, do not allow rear passengers to clasp the backs of the front seats or otherwise place their hands/any objects in the airbag coverage area.