Mitsubishi ECLIPSE 2011 User Manual page 82

The front air bags MAY NOT DEPLOY when ...
In certain types of front collisions, the front air bags may not
deploy, even if the deformation of the body seems to be large,
because the vehicle's body structure is designed to absorb the
impact and deform in order to help protect the occupants. Some
typical situations where the front air bags may not deploy are
shown in the illustrations.
Because the front air bags do not protect the occupant in all
types of frontal collisions, be sure to always wear your seat
belts properly.
Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow objects
Collision where the vehicle slides under the rear body of a
truck
Oblique frontal impact
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