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Front airbags are not designed to inflate
in rear collisions, because occupants are
moved backward by the force of the
impact. In this case, inflated airbags
would not provide any additional benefit.
OIK033080L
Front airbags may not inflate in side
impact collisions, because occupants
move in the direction of the collision, and
thus in side impacts, front airbag
deployment would not provide additional
occupant protection.
However, side and curtain airbags and the
front center side airbag may inflate
depending on the severity of impact.
OIK033142
In an angled collision, the force of impact
may direct the occupants in a direction
where the airbags would not be able to
provide any additional benefit, and thus
the sensors may not deploy any airbags.
OIK033081
Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it to
"nosedive". This is particularly important
when the vehicle in front has a higher
ground clearance. Airbags may not inflate
if your vehicle is in a "nosedive" condition
because the collision forces detected by
the sensors may have been significantly
reduced.
OIK033143
Front airbags may not inflate in rollover
accidents because front airbag
deployment would not provide additional
occupant protection.
However, the side and curtain air bags
and the front center side air bag may
inflate in a rollover situation, when it is
detected by the rollover sensor.
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