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Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag
Because the front airbags and driver's knee
airbag do not protect the occupant in all types
of frontal collisions, be sure to always prop-
erly wear your seat belts.
The front airbags and driver's
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knee airbag ARE NOT DE-
SIGNED TO DEPLOY when...
The front airbags and driver's knee airbag are
not designed to deploy in conditions where
they cannot typically provide 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
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Seats and seat belts
Because the front airbags and driver's knee
airbag do not protect the occupant in all types
of collisions, be sure to always properly wear
your seat belts.
The front airbags and driver's
knee airbag MAY DEPLOY
when...
The front airbags and driver's knee airbag
may deploy if the bottom of the vehicle suf-
fers a moderate-to-severe impact (undercar-
riage damage).
Examples of some typical conditions are
shown in the illustration.
1- Collision with an elevated median/island
or kerb
2- Vehicle travels over a deep hole/pothole
3- Vehicle drives down a steep slope and
hits the ground
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Because the front airbags and driver's knee
airbag may deploy in certain types of unex-
pected impacts as shown in the illustration
that can easily move you out of position, it is
important to always properly wear your seat
belts. Your seat belts will help keep you a
safe distance from the steering wheel and in-
strument panel during the initial stages of air-
bag deployment. The initial stage of airbag
inflation is the most forceful and can possibly
cause serious or fatal injuries if you contact it
at this stage.
WARNING
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Do not attach anything to the steering
wheel's padded cover, such as badges or
accessories. It might strike and injure an
occupant if the airbag inflates.
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Do not set anything on, or attach anything
to, the instrument panel above the glove
box. It might strike and injure an occu-
pant if the airbag inflates.
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