2. Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs): Located above the side windows.
The trim covering the SABICs is labeled
“SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG.”
SABICs may help reduce the risk of head
or other injuries to front and rear seat out-
board occupants in certain side impacts
and/or vehicle rollover events, in addition
to the injury reduction potential provided
by the seat belts and body structure.
The SABICs deploy downward, covering
the side windows. An inflating SABIC
pushes the outside edge of the trim out of
the way and covers the window. The
SABICs inflate with enough force to injure
occupants if they are not belted and seated
properly, or if items are positioned in the
area where the SABICs inflate. Children
are at an even greater risk of injury from a
deploying air bag.
WARNING!
• Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the
SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment
path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
• In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in your
vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do
not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and
certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines whether the
deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based
on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether
or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time
than it takes to blink your eyes.
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC) Label Location
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