Deployment Of Side Airbag And Curtain Airbag - Mitsubishi LANCER Owner's Manual

WARNING
!
Work done on or in the vicinity of the side airbag
and curtain airbag system components should be
done only by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer. Improper work methods can cause acciden-
tal side airbag and curtain airbag deployment, or
render a side airbag and curtain airbag inoperable.
Either of these situations can result in serious injury
or death.

Deployment of side airbag and curtain airbag

The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE DESIGNED
TO DEPLOY when ...
A side airbag and curtain airbag are designed to deploy when
the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to the mid-
dle of the passenger compartment.
The typical situation is shown in the illustration.
Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body's
side structure
The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of pro-
tection in an accident. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to provide
additional protection. Therefore, for your safety and the safety
of all occupants, be sure to always wear your seat belts prop-
erly.
Seat and restraint systems
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