MG MG3 Owner's Handbook Manual page 115

SEATS & RESTRAINTS
IMPORTANT
• Obstructions between an airbag and the occupant
may affect the correct deployment of the airbag.
Obstructions must not interfere with the airbag
inflation passages. Accessories must not be attached
to or obscure an airbag.
• Front seat passengers should not place feet, knees
or any other part of the body in contact with, or in
close proximity to, a front airbag.
• An inflating airbag can cause facial abrasions and
other injuries if the occupant is too close to the
airbag at the time of its deployment.
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Front Seat Side Airbags
Ensure sufficient distance exists between
the driver and front passengers' torsos and
the side of the vehicle to ensure correct
deployment of the front side airbags.
Front seat side airbags are designed to protect the head and
chest and will be deployed in the event of the car receiving
a severe side impact. It will not be deployed in the event
of a front or rear impact.
In the event of a severe impact on one side of the vehicle,
the seat side airbag will be deployed from the side of the
seat, on that side of the vehicle, to provide a cushion of air
to protect the front seat occupant. The seat side airbag on
the other side of the vehicle will not be deployed.
Seats with side airbags can be identified by an 'Airbag'
marking on the side of the seat backrest.
Note: The manufacture and material of the seat is
important to ensure correct operation of the seat
side airbags. Do not fit seat covers unless they are