Seat Side Airbags - BYD SEAL 2023 Owner's Manual

but it may cause tinnitus or temporary
deafness.
A cloud of dust from the airbag surface
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may come off when the airbag deploys.
Although such powder is non-toxic,
individuals with respiratory problem
might experience some temporary
discomfort.
The front passenger airbag is
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controlled by the passenger airbag
(PAB) switch. For details, see "PAB
Switch*".

Seat Side Airbags*

If the vehicle is equipped with seat side
airbags (mounted on the outside of seat
back, marked with "AIRBAG" at both
sides), when a moderate to severe side
impact is detected during vehicle travel
and the triggering conditions are met,
the side airbag deploys to protect the
occupant's chest.
Front passenger side airbags
Rear passenger side airbags
Seat side airbags starting process
Generally only the airbag on the
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impacted side deploys in the event of
a side impact.
If the impact occurs on the passenger
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side, the airbag on the passenger side
deploys even if there is no passenger in
the seat.
For optimal side airbag protection,
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occupants must have their seat belts
fastened and sit upright against the
seatback.
In a vehicle equipped with seat side
airbags:
Prevent the seatbacks from getting
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wet. If they get wet from rain or
splashes, the side airbag system may
not work properly.
Do not cover or replace seatback
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covers on you own. Unsuitable
seatback covers may prevent airbag
deployment.
Front far side airbag:
The vehicle is equipped with front
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far side airbags for the front seats
(installed in the inner side edge of the
driver seat and marked with "AIRBAG",
as shown in the illustration).
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