The curtain shield airbags may not in-
flate if the vehicle is subjected to a
collision
from
the
side
at
angles, or a collision to the side of the
vehicle body other than the passenger
compartment as shown in the illustra-
tion.
The curtain shield airbags are designed to
inflate when the passenger compartment
area suffers a severe impact from the
side or vehicle rollover.
Always wear your seat belts properly.
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The angle of
vehicle tip−up
is marginal
The curtain shield airbags may inflate
if the angle of vehicle tip−up is margin-
certain
al or if the skidding vehicle's tires hit
a curb stone laterally as shown in the
illustration.
Collision from
the front
Skidding vehicle
hitting a curb
stone
The curtain shield airbags are not gen-
erally designed to inflate if the vehicle
is involved in a front or rear collision,
if it pitches end over end or if it is
involved in a low−speed side collision.
Collision from
the rear
Pitch end over end