Range Rover Evoque: Side airbags
These are designed to protect the thorax region
of the torso and will deploy only in the event of
a side impact and then, only on the side of the
impact.
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The curtain airbags are deployed in side impact
and rollover events, providing greater
protection from serious head injuries. They
deflate at a slower rate than the front or side
airbags.
When an airbag inflates, a
fine
powder is released. This is normal
and not an indication of a malfunction.
The powder may cause irritation to the
skin and should be thoroughly flushed
from eye
Airbag warning lamp
The airbag warning lamp is
mounted in the instrument pack
and will illuminate as a bulb check
when the ignition is turned on.
If the warning lamp indicates
that a
fault
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If one of the sensors is completely obscured
the BSM system is automatically disabled, the
warning indicator dot is displayed in the
exterior mirror and the message BSM sensor
blocked appears in the message centre.
Note: Blockage testing is only initiated when
vehicle speed is above 32km/h (20
Removal
NOTES:
Within this procedure there are 2 different options depending on type of
vehicle body.
The b-pillar outer panel is manufactured from mild steel.
The rocker panel butt joints must be MIG brazed due to the location of boron
reinforcements.
1. The B-Pillar outer panel is replaced in
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