Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual page 107

The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when...
In certain types of frontal collisions; the vehicle's body struc-
ture is designed to absorb a shock to help protect the occupants
from harm. (The vehicle body's front area may deform signifi-
cantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such circumstances, the
front air bags may not deploy, irrespective of the deformation
and damage to the body of the vehicle.
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustra-
tion.
As the front air bags do not protect the occupants in all types of
frontal collisions, be sure always to wear your seat belts prop-
erly.
Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow objects
Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck
Oblique frontal impacts
Seat and seat belts
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