Operation Manual

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-47
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SRS side airbags and curtain airbags are
designed to provide additional protection.
Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all
occupants, be sure to always wear your seat
belts properly.
In certain types of side collisions, the side air-
bag and curtain airbag may not deploy, even
if the deformation of the body seems to be
large, because the vehicle’s body structure is
designed to absorb the impact and to deform
in order to help protect the occupants. There
are also cases where the side airbag and cur-
tain airbag may not deploy at the same time,
depending on the location of the impact.
Some typical situations where the side air-
bags and curtain airbags may not deploy are
shown in the illustrations.
Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do
not protect the occupant in all types of side
collisions, be sure to always wear the seat
belts properly.
The side airbag and curtain airbag are not
designed to deploy in situations where they
cannot provide protection to the occupants.
Some typical situations are shown in the
illustration.
Since the side airbags and curtain airbags do
not protect the occupant in all types of colli-
The side airbag and curtain airbag
MAY NOT DEPLOY when...
Side impact in an area away from the passenger
compartment
Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle
collision with the side of vehicle
Collision with a utility pole, tree or other
narrow object
The side airbag and curtain airbag
ARE NOT DESIGNED TO
DEPLOY when...
Oblique side impact
Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof (Side airbag
only)
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