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Airbag SRS
Side airbags
Ensure that a gap is maintained between the upper torso and
the side of the vehicle, to enable unobstructed inflation of the
side airbags.
Side airbags are designed to protect the thorax region of the torso
and will only deploy in the event of a severe side impact. They will
NOT inflate as a result of frontal or rear impacts only.
In the event of a severe side collision, the airbag on the impact side
of the car breaks through the seat covering, rapidly inflating to
form a cushion between the occupant and the side of the car. The
airbag on the non-impact side of the car will not be deployed
Note that a part of the outer side of the seat trim (identified by the
woven ‘airbag’ label) is specially constructed to enable the airbag
to deploy.
NOTE: The manufacture and materials of the seat are critical to the
performance of the airbag. For this reason, non-approved seat covers must
NEVER be fitted, and it is recommended that any repair or replacement
to the front seats be carried out by an MG Rover dealer (see ‘SERVICE
INFORMATION’, page 32).
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