As an auxiliary configuration of passive safety, airbags play an important role in the protection of people in traffic accidents. However, if not properly used, airbags can also become "invisible killers", threatening people's lives at any time. Next, let's take a look at the correct use of airbags.

1. Use with safety belt

As we all know, air bag is an auxiliary safety device. It's used to cushion people's impact when a car accident happens. If the safety belt is not fastened, the safety effect of air bag will be greatly reduced. According to the investigation, the use of air bag alone can reduce the accident mortality by about 18%, the use of seat belt alone can reduce the accident mortality by about 42%, and when air bag and seat belt are used together can reduce the accident mortality by about 47%. So, for your own safety, you must fasten your seat belt after getting on the bus.

2. Do not place any objects on the airbag

Because the power of the air bag is great at the moment of ejection, if there is something placed on it, the ejected item will cause the second injury. So don't put anything in front of or near the airbag. At the same time, when installing the radio, CD player and other accessories in the car room, it is necessary to follow the regulations of the automobile factory, and do not modify the parts and lines belonging to the airbag system at will, otherwise the airbag work will be affected.

3. Do not wrap the air bag around the seat cushion

For vehicles with side airbags, it's better not to cover the seat cover, otherwise, it may affect the time when the airbags burst or the direction of opening. Even if you have to cover, it's better to leave an opening at the side to facilitate the normal opening of the airbags.

4. Avoid high temperature

The components of the airbag device shall be kept properly, and shall not be allowed to open in a high temperature environment above 85 to avoid accidental opening of the airbag.

5. Avoid accidental collision and vibration

Airbag sensors and other components are very sensitive to collision and impact, so even if you are angry any more, don't beat the airbag with your hands to avoid unnecessary sudden deployment of the airbag.

6. Airbag is disposable

Because airbags are disposable items, as long as they are detonated, they will no longer have the ability of next protection, nor can they be plugged back for reuse.

7. Air bag is not suitable for children

Airbags and three-point seatbelts provide the best protection for adults, but they do not protect children and infants. If it is used on children, it will not only fail to protect children's safety, but also may lead to fatal danger. So, remember not to put the child in the passenger seat.

8. Pay attention to maintenance

Although the automobile air bag is a disposable item, it still needs to pay attention to its maintenance. Before each start of the car, the SRS warning light on the instrument panel will be on for about 5 seconds to indicate that the car is self checking. If the warning lamp flashes all the time, it indicates that there is a fault in the air bag system. We should go to a professional car repair shop in time for inspection and maintenance.