Suzuki Jimny Manual page 67

Side airbags and side curtain airbags
do not inflate
• Impact from the rear
• Vehicle rollover
How the system works
In a frontal collision, the crash sensors will
detect rapid deceleration, and if the con-
troller judges that the deceleration rep-
resents a severe frontal collision, the
controller will trigger the inflators. If your
vehicle is equipped with side airbags and
side curtain airbags, crash sensors will
detect a side collision, and if the controller
judges that the side collision is severe
enough, it will trigger the side airbag and
side curtain airbag inflators. The inflators
inflate the appropriate airbags with nitro-
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gen or argon gas. The inflated airbags pro-
vide a cushion for your head (front airbags
and side curtain airbags only) and upper
body. The airbag inflates and deflates so
quickly that you may not even realize that it
has activated. The airbag will neither hin-
der your view nor make it harder to exit the
vehicle.
Airbags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is that
the airbag may irritate bare skin, such as
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the facial area against a front airbag. Wash
off any residue as soon as possible to pre-
vent skin irritation. Also, upon inflation, a
loud noise will occur and some powder
and smoke will be released. These condi-
tions are not harmful and do not indicate a
fire in the vehicle. Be aware, however, that
FOR SAFE DRIVING
some airbag components may be hot for a
while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
airbag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or dashboard. Front occu-
pants should not lean on or sleep against
the door. Refer to "Seat adjustment" sec-
tion and "Seat belts and child restraint sys-
tems" section in this section for details on
proper seat and seat belt adjustments.
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