SEATS AND SEATBELTS
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The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when...
With certain types of frontal collisions, the ve-
hicle’s body structure is designed to absorb
the shock to help protect the occupants from
harm. (The vehicle body’s front area may de-
form significantly as it absorbs the impact.)
Under such circumstances, the front air bags
may not deploy irrespective of the deforma-
tion and damage to the vehicle body.
Examples of some typical conditions are
shown in the illustration:
1- Collision with a utility pole, tree or
other narrow object
2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of a
truck
3- Oblique frontal impacts
Because the front air bags do not protect the
occupant in all types of frontal collisions, be
sure to always properly wear your seat belts.
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