28 1-2 Airbags Tip For optimal side airbag protection, occupants must have their seat belts fastened and sit upright against the seat back. Note Do not wet seat backs, to prevent the side airbag system from malfunctioning. Do not cover or replace seat back covers on you own. Unsuitable seat back covers may prevent airbag deployment. Side Curtain Airbags The vehicle you purchased is equipped with left and right side curtain airbags (installed at the junction of the body side trim and the ceiling and marked with "CURTAIN AIRBAG" on the A- pillar trim, B-pillar trim, and C- pillar trim, as shown in the illustration).
When the ECU detects a moderate-to-severe side impact while driving and the curtain airbag triggering conditions are met, the side airbag quickly deploys to protect the heads of passengers on the impacted side, reducing their injuries. Tip When a side impact occurs, generally only the airbag on the impacted side deploys. To receive the optimum protection from the curtain airbags, passengers must fasten their seat belts and sit in an upright position against the seat backs.