Mitsubishi MIRAGE Service Manual page 55

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
they cannot provide protection to the occu-
pants.
Some typical situations are shown in the
illustration.
Since the front airbags and driver's knee air-
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bag do not protect the occupants in all types
of collisions, be sure to always wear the your
seat belts properly.
Rear end collision to your vehicle
Side collision to your vehicle
Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
4-30 Seat and restraint systems
The front airbags and driver's
knee airbag MAY DEPLOY when
...
The front airbags and driver's knee airbag
may deploy if the underside of the vehicle
suffers a moderate to severe impact (under-
carriage impact). Some typical situations are
shown in the illustration.
Since the front airbags and driver's knee air-
bag may deploy in certain types of unex-
pected impacts, as shown in the illustrations,
and these unexpected impacts can move you
out of position, it is important to always wear
your seat belts properly. When worn properly,
seat belts can help maintain your distance
from the airbags when they begin to inflate.
The initial stage of airbag inflation is the
most forceful and can cause serious injury or
death if you are close to the deploying airbag.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Collision with an elevated median/island or
curb
Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole
Vehicle drives down a steep slope and hits the
ground
WARNING
 Do not attach anything to the steering
wheel's padded cover, such as trim mate-
rial, badges, etc. These could strike and
injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.
 Do not set anything on, or attach anything
to, the instrument panel above the glove
compartment. Such items could strike and
injure an occupant if the airbag inflates.