Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual page 113

The side air bags and curtain air bags MAY NOT
DEPLOY when...
In certain types of side collisions, the vehicle's body structure
is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the occupants
from harm. (The vehicle body's side area may deform signifi-
cantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such circumstances, the
side air bags and curtain air bags may not deploy, irrespective
of the deformation and damage to the vehicle body.
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustra-
tion.
Because the side air bags and curtain air bags do not protect the
occupant in all types of side collisions, make sure that you
always wear your seat belt correctly.
Side impacts in an area away from the passenger compart-
ment
Motorcycle or other similar small vehicle collides with the
side of the vehicle
Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
Seat and seat belts
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