Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual page 57

The front air bags ARE DESIGNED NOT TO DEPLOY when...
The front air bags are designed not to deploy
in conditions where they cannot typically pro-
vide protection to the occupant.
Such conditions are shown in the illustration:
1 - Rear end collisions
2 - Side collisions
3 - Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof
SEATS AND SEATBELTS
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Because the front air bags do not protect the
occupant in al types of frontal collisions, be
sure to always properly wear your seat belts.
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