Instruction book Audi A6 Avant Version year 2011
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 Audi A6 Avant    Safety    Airbag system  Side airbags
Side airbags in inflated condition
Fig. 1 Side airbags in inflated condition
When fully inflated, the side airbags reduce the risk of injuries to the upper part of the body.
In certain types of side collisions the side airbags (front and rear*) are triggered on the impact side of the vehicle Fig. 1.
The front airbags, side airbags and the head-protection airbag may be triggered together in certain types of accident.
When the system is triggered, the airbag is filled with propellant gas.
In order to provide the desired extra protection in an accident, the airbags have to inflate extremely rapidly (within fractions of a second). The airbag releases a fine dust when it inflates. This is quite normal and does not mean there is a fire in the vehicle.
When fully deployed, the airbags cushion the impact for the occupants and help to reduce the risk of injury to the whole upper part of the body (i.e. the chest, stomach and pelvis) on the side facing the door.
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