Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Owner's Manual page 92

The side air bag and curtain air bag ARE NOT
DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when ...
The side air bag and curtain air bag are not designed to deploy
in situations where they cannot provide protection to the occu-
pants. Some typical situations are shown in the illustrations.
Because the side air bags and curtain air bags do not protect the
occupants in all types of collisions, be sure to always wear your
seat belts properly.
Head-on collision
Rear end collision
SRS servicing
WARNING
!
Any maintenance performed on or near the compo-
nents of the SRS should be performed only by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Do not permit
anyone else to do any service, inspection, mainte-
nance or repair on any SRS components or wiring.
Similarly, no part of the SRS should ever be han-
dled, removed or disposed by anyone except an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Improper work methods on the SRS components or
wiring could result in an accidental air bag deploy-
ment or could make the SRS inoperable. Either of
these situations could result in serious injury or
death.
Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
component or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can adversely
affect SRS performance and may lead to injury.
If your vehicle has received any damage, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer to make sure it is in proper working
order.
Do not modify your front seats, center pillar or cen-
ter console. Such modifications can adversely affect
SRS performance and may lead to injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric near the side air bag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors
dealer.
Seat and restraint systems
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