BEFORE DRIVING YOUR CAR 1–33
No safety system can provide complete pro-
tection in a severe crash.
Just from viewing the vehicle damage after
a crash, it is very difficult to accurately de-
termine if the air bags should or should not
have inflated. In some cases, where the air
bag did not inflate, extensive visible damage
indicate that the car absorbed much of the
crash energy, and the air bags were not
needed. In other cases, a severe jolt, such
as an impact to the under carriage, may not
cause extensive body damage but cause the
air bags to inflate.
AIR BAG*
The air bag Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) can provide additional protection for
the driver against head and chest injuries in
the event of a collision.
The air bag system activates during a se-
vere collision which is either frontal or when
the impact angle is up to 30
° from straight
ahead.
When the air bag inflates, an operating noise
may be heard and a small amount of smoke
like gas will be released. The gas is harm-
less and does not indicate that there is a fire.
Injuries, including fatal injuries, can occur in
a severe collision, even if seat belts are
worn properly and the air bags inflate.
WARNING
Improperly worn seat belt could
cause severe injury.
• Adjust seat belt height before driv-
ing.
• Make sure the anchorage is
locked in position.
• Shoulder belts should be posi-
tioned midway over the shoulder,
never across the neck.
CAUTION
Control of vehicle can be lost.
Do not adjust the height of the
driver’s seat belt while driving.
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