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WARNING: Occupant classification
system is sensitive to the
presence of water on the seat.
It has been tested to work
correctly with a small amount
of water spilled on the seat. If
larger amount of water is spilled
on the seat, system error will
occur, passenger is notified of
the airbag malfunction by visual
warning. After the seat dries to its
operating range, normal function
is automatically restored.
WARNING: The occupant
classification system is specified
to work in -40 to +85°C (-40 to +
185°F) temperature range and 0
to 95% relative humidity.
Side Airbags
A side airbag is fitted into the outboard
side of both seat backrests, identified
by the word ‘AIRBAG’.
If the vehicle is involved in a moderate
to severe side collision, the side airbags
deploy between the occupant and the
door panel.
NOTE: The side airbags may not
deploy in all side impact situations.
The airbags deflate rapidly during the
collision to minimise any obstruction to
the occupants and reduce any danger
of suffocation. During deflation it is
normal for smoke to escape from the
airbag. The seat belt pre-tensioners will
also activate at the same time.
WARNING: Never drive with your
arm or head out of the window as
this will place your arm, head and
neck in the path of the side airbag
deployment area.
WARNING: Do not place any
objects between the side airbag
and the door as the airbag might
not inflate properly, or it might
force the object into the cabin
area causing death or serious
injury.
WARNING: Do not attach or put
anything on the side airbag cover
as this may cause the airbag not
to inflate properly.
Side Airbags and Child Seats
The protection provided by the airbag
system to a child seated in a child
seat or on a booster cushion is not
diminished by the side airbag.
SAFETY