Toyota 2009 Corolla Owner's Manual page 106

1-7. Safety information
Side airbags and curtain shield airbags (if equipped)
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate
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when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from
the side. Depending on the conditions and type of accident, there are
times when the curtain shield airbags may deploy (inflate) in a front
impact.
The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
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passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 92)
n Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
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The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-
bags may occur.
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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
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hard surface
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
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Landing hard or vehicle falling
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Collision from the side
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Collision from the rear
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l Vehicle rollover
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