Mitsubishi Galant Owner's Manual page 77

Seat and restraint systems
The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when ...
In certain types of frontal collisions, the front air bags may not
deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to be large,
because the vehicle's body structure is designed to absorb the
impact and deform in order to help protect the occupants. Some
typical situations where the front air bags may not deploy are
shown in the illustrations.
Because the front air bags do not protect the occupant in all
types of frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your seat
2
belts properly.
2-50
Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
Collision where the vehicle slides under the rear body of a
truck
Oblique frontal impact