Suzuki VITARA Series Manual page 95

BEFORE DRIVING
needed to restrain occupants from further
movements during the accident.
NOTE:
For triggering of side curtain airbags in
case of vehicle rollover for Russia models,
refer to "For Russia and other countries
adopting ERA-GLONASS" in the "SUP-
PLEMENT" section.
Therefore, an airbag is not a substitute for
seat belts. To maximize your protection,
always fasten your seat belts. Be aware
that no system can prevent all possible
injuries that may occur in an accident.
Side airbags (if equipped)
Side airbags are located in the part of the
front seatbacks closest to the doors. The
"SRS AIRBAG" labels are attached to the
seatbacks to identify the location of the
side airbags.
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Side curtain airbags (if equipped)
EXAMPLE
Side curtain airbags are located in the roof
lining. The words "SRS AIRBAG" are
EXAMPLE
molded into the pillar to identify the loca-
tion of the side curtain airbags.
If the airbag stored place, front pillar,
back pillar, roof side or center pillar
is damaged or cracked, the airbag
system may not work properly, which
could result in serious injury in the
event of a collision. Have your vehi-
cle inspected by a SUZUKI dealer.
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WARNING
Conditions of side airbags and side cur-
tain airbags deployment (inflation)
• Impacts from the side at about a right
angle by a general passenger car to your
vehicle at more than about 30 km/h (19
mph) or in a greater impact
Side airbags and side curtain airbags
may inflate in a strong impact
Side airbags and side curtain airbags may
inflate even in a frontal collision, if there is
a strong impact to the lateral direction.
• Frontal collision
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