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outboard occupants in addition to that pro-
vided by the body structure. Each airbag fea-
tures inflated chambers placed adjacent to the
head of each outboard occupant that reduce
the potential for side-impact head injuries. The
SABIC airbags deploy downward, covering
both windows on the impact side.
Side Curtain Airbag Label Location
NOTE:
• Should a vehicle rollover occur, the pre-
tensioners and/or SAB and SABIC cur-
tains on both sides of the vehicle may
deploy.
• Airbag covers may not be obvious in the
interior trim; but they will open during
airbag deployment.
• Being too close to the SAB and SABIC
airbags during deployment could cause
you to be severely injured or killed.
The system includes side impact sensors ad-
jacent to both front and rear seat occupants
that are calibrated to deploy the side airbags
during impacts that require airbag occupant
protection.
WARNING!
• If your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Cur-
tain (SABIC), do not stack luggage or other
cargo up high enough to block the location
of the SABIC. The area where the side
curtain airbag is located should remain free
from any obstructions.
WARNING! (Continued)
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place
objects between you and the side airbags;
the performance could be adversely af-
fected and/or objects could be pushed into
you, causing serious injury.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the
knees of the driver and the front passenger,
and position front occupants for the best inter-
action with the Advanced Front Airbags.
Along with seat belts and pretensioners, Ad-
vanced Front Airbags work with the knee bol-
sters to provide improved protection for the
driver and front passenger. Side airbags also
work with seat belts to improve occupant pro-
tection.
Here are some simple steps you can take to
minimize the risk of harm from a deploying
airbag:
(Continued)
1. Children 12 years old and under should
always ride buckled up in a rear seat.
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