In life, airbags and seat belts are indispensable and important equipment in our transportation, and they give drivers the most reliable protection, so do you know that they also need maintenance?
Airbags also have an expiration date
Airbags are important automotive safety equipmentThe shelf life is usually 8-10 yearsHowever, in the actual use process, the performance of airbags will be affected by a variety of factors (such as high temperature, humidity, static electricity, etc.). Therefore,It is recommended to inspect the airbag every 1-20,000 kilometers to ensure that it is working properly
Airbag inspection points
1.6-8 seconds after the vehicle starts, the airbag indicatorStill flashing or staying on。2.The airbag indicator light of the vehicle while drivingFlashes or stays on for more than 5 seconds。Both of these conditions indicate a malfunctioning airbag.
Don't panic when the fault warning light suddenly comes on, the car's braking system can still work, just drive the car smoothly to the pit.
If the ABS and handbrake lights are on at the same time, it indicates that the vehicle's braking system may be seriously malfunctioning, and you must not continue to drive, but should stop on the side of the road and wait for rescue.
How to use airbags correctly?
Buckle up. Airbags are auxiliary safety devices that need to be used together with seat belts to fully protect. Always fasten your seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion.
Maintain a correct sitting posture. When driving and riding in a car, it is important to maintain a proper sitting position so that the airbag can fully protect itself in the event of an accident.
Avoid placing items on the airbag. Do not place items in front of and above the direction of the airbag ejection, so as to avoid the airbag being unable to pop out normally and affecting the protective effect.
Stay safe with children. Child occupants should use a child safety seat and install it in the rear seat, away from the airbag deployment area.
Learn about airbag indicators. When the vehicle is started, observe whether the airbag indicator on the instrument cluster is illuminated. If it lights up, the airbag system is normalIf it does not light up, it may be that the airbag system is faulty, and it is recommended to repair it in time.
Is there an expiration date for seat belts?
Normally,The seat belt can be stretched more than 40,000 times, and can be used for about 10 years according to the general frequency of use。However, if it is used for too long, the number of stretches is too much, or the road conditions are not good when driving, and emergency situations such as sudden braking are frequently encountered, the service life of the seat belt will be affected.
How to maintain the seat belt on a daily basis?
Avoid wear and tear. Avoid putting the seat belt on hard or fragile objects, such as glasses, pens and keys in your clothingAvoid rubbing the harness against a sharp edge to avoid damaging the harness.
Avoid incorrect stretching and windingDo not allow the seat back to recline too much, otherwise the seat belt will not be able to extend and retract properly. When there is no one in the seat, the seat belt should be returned to the retractor to avoid unnecessary trouble caused by the seat belt buckle tongue hitting other objects during emergency braking.
Avoid corrosionIf you find that the seat belt is stained and want to clean, you can wipe it with a towel dipped in soapy water, and remember not to wash it with bleach to avoid corrosion of the seat beltDo not use a hard brush to brush hard, so as not to damage the seat belt and affect its service life. The correct way to do this is to use a soft bristle brush and then dry it with a dry towel.
Check the lock for foreign objectsWe sometimes encounter that it is difficult to insert the seat belt into the lock port, or we want to unfasten the seat belt, and there is no response when we press the button several times, so we need to see if there is any foreign object falling in and clean it up in time.
The Gansu public security traffic police specially reminded
Please do not try to be convenient for a while.
Buy and use a variety of "fancy" buckles on your own.
Eliminate in-car alarm sounds caused by not wearing seat belts.
This type of buckle cannot be used in a critical moment.
Let the seat belt function properly.
Issued: Traffic Management Bureau of Gansu Provincial Public Security Department.
Editor: Qiu Man