SEATS AND SEATBELTS
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The side air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when...
With certain types of side collisions, the ve-
hicle’s body structure is designed to absorb
the shock to help protect the occupants from
harm. (The vehicle body’s side area may de-
form significantly as it absorbs the impact.)
Under such circumstances, the side 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- Side impacts in an area away from the
passenger compartment
2- Motorcycle or other similar small ve-
hicle collides with the side of the ve-
hicle
3- Collision with a utility pole, tree or
other narrow object
4- Oblique side impacts
5- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
Because the side air bags do not protect the
occupant in all types of side collisions, be
sure to always properly wear your seat belts.
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