User Guide

Because the system senses crash severity, some frontal collisions will not
inflate the air bag. Air bags are not designed to inflate in rollover, rear,
side or low-speed frontal crashes.
The air bag will not deploy with the ignition switch in the OFF
(1) position.
OPERATION
Sensors in the vehicle detect the
degree of severity of a frontal
impact. The air bags are designed to
deploy if the collision suits the
criteria for deployment.
• The propellant rapidly burns in a
container producing gas to fill the
air bags.
• The inflating air bag deploys out
of the steering wheel in front of
the driver and deploys out of the instrument panel in front of the
passenger. This takes place in a fraction of a second.
• The bags deflate as the gas escapes.
Immediately after air bag inflation, you may notice dust or smoke
and smell the burnt propellant. This is normal.
Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not
touch after inflation.
ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT. The wearing of seat belts
is required by law, even when airbags are fitted.
Seating and safety restraints
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