and torso in place. The airbag cushions and protects the occupant's head and chest. met, the side airbag deploys to protect the occupant's chest. ● When the severity of the impact does not reach the airbag deployment threshold, the seat belt provides enough protection. ● Generally only the airbag on the impacted side deploys in the event of a side impact. ● If the impact occurs on the passenger side, the airbag on the passenger side deploys even if there is no passenger in the seat. ● The front airbag deflates immediately after inflation, without affecting the driver's vision and ability to operate the steering wheel or other controls.
● For optimal side airbag protection, occupants must have their seat belts fastened and sit upright against the seatback. ● The airbag deploys within a thousandth of a second. ● A loud noise will be heard when the airbag deploys. It will not cause injury, but it may cause tinnitus or temporary deafness. In a vehicle equipped with seat side airbags: ● Prevent the seatbacks from getting wet. If they get wet from rain or splashes, the side airbag system may not work properly. ● A cloud of dust from the airbag surface may come off when the airbag deploys. Although such powder is non-toxic, individuals with respiratory problem might experience some temporary discomfort.
● Do not cover or replace seatback covers on you own. Unsuitable seatback covers may prevent airbag deployment. Front Seat Side Airbags Side Curtain Airbags The vehicle is equipped with side airbags for the left and right front seats (installed in the outer edges of the front-row seatbacks and marked with "AIRBAG", as shown in the illustration). ● The vehicle is equipped with curtain airbags for the left and right front seats (installed at the junction of the body side trim and the ceiling and marked with "AIRBAG" on the A-pillar, B-pillar, and C-pillar trims, as shown in the illustration).
● When a moderate to severe side impact is detected during vehicle travel and the triggering conditions are 16