The side airbags and curtain
airbags MAY NOT DEPLOY
when...
With certain types of side collisions, the vehi-
cle’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 airbags
and curtain airbags may not deploy irrespec-
tive of the deformation and damage to the ve-
hicle body. Examples of some typical condi-
tions are shown in the illustration.
1- Side impacts in an area away from the
passenger compartment
2- Motorcycle or other similar small vehi-
cle collides with the side of vehicle
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 airbags and curtain airbags
do not protect the occupant in all types of
side collisions, be sure to always properly
wear your seat belts.
The side airbags and curtain
airbags ARE NOT DESIGNED
TO DEPLOY when...
The side airbags and curtain airbags are not
designed to deploy in conditions where they
cannot usually provide protection to the oc-
cupant. Typical conditions are shown in the
illustration.
1- Head-on collisions
2- Rear end collisions
Because the side airbags and curtain airbags
do not protect the occupant in all types of
collisions, be sure to always properly wear
your seat belts.
WARNING
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The side airbags and curtain airbags are
designed to supplement the driver and
passenger seat belts in certain side im-
pacts. Seat belts should always be worn
properly, and the driver and passenger
should sit well back and upright without
leaning against the window or door.
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)-airbag
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