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FOR SAFE DRIVING
69TB-01E
Side airbags and side curtain airbags
68KM090
Side airbags and side curtain airbags are
designed to inflate in severe side impact
collisions when the ignition mode is ON.
Side airbags and side curtain airbags are
not designed to inflate in frontal or rear col-
lisions, rollovers or minor side collisions,
since they would offer no protection in
those types of accidents. Only the side air-
bag and side curtain airbag on the side of
the vehicle that is struck will inflate. How-
ever, in a frontal angle collision, the side
airbags and side curtain airbags may
inflate. Since an airbag deploys only one
time during an accident, seat belts are
needed to restrain occupants from further
movements during the accident.
Therefore, an airbag is not a substitute for
seat belts. To maximize your protection,
always fasten your seat belts. Be aware
that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.
Front passenger airbag deactiva-
tion system (if equipped)
69T020220
The front passenger’s front airbag must be
deactivated if a child restraint system is to
be installed on the front passenger’s seat.
When the engine switch is pressed to
change the ignition mode to ON, “PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ON” indicator (1) or
“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator (2)
shows whether the front passenger’s air-
bag is activated or deactivated.
When the front passenger’s airbag is acti-
vated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON”
indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few sec-
onds and then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
ON” indicator (1) comes on for about 1
minute and then goes out.
When the front passenger’s airbag is deac-
tivated, both “PASSENGER AIRBAG ON”
indicator (1) and “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) come on for a few sec-
onds and then go out.
After that, only “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” indicator (2) comes on.
When you activate or deactivate the front
passenger’s airbag, check which indicator
is on before starting the engine.
Side airbags, side curtain airbags and seat
belt pretensioners are not connected to the
airbag deactivation system. Even if the
front passenger’s airbag is deactivated,
side airbags, side curtain airbags and seat
belt pretensioners are still activated.
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