Lexus 2013 IS250 Owner's Manual page 47

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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
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Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflat-
ing) SRS airbag.
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A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
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Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails, may
be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
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The windshield may crack.
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
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The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set
threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 - 30
km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which
can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle "underrides", or goes under, the bed of a truck
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Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt preten-
sioners will activate.
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
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The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact
that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the
impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle collid-
ing with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orienta-
tion at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
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The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal
collision.
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