Operation
When the sensors detect a moderate-tosevere side impact, the control unit signals the side airbag on the impact side to immediately inflate.
When a side airbag deploys with little or no visible damage
Because the airbag system senses sudden acceleration, a strong impact to the side of the vehicle's framework can cause a side airbag to deploy. In such cases, there may be little or no damage, but the side impact sensors detected a severe enough impact to deploy the airbag.
When a side airbag may not deploy, even though visible damage appears severe
It is possible for a side airbag to not deploy during an impact that results in apparently severe damage. This can occur when the point of impact was towards the far front or rear of the vehicle, or when the vehicle's crushable body parts absorbed most of the crash energy. In either case, the side airbag would not have been needed nor provided protection even if it had deployed.
See also:
Tire Labeling
The tires that came on your vehicle have a
number of markings. Those you should be
aware of are described below.
Tire Sizes
Whenever tires are replaced, they should be replaced with tires of the ...
Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer
rear
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or
flexible
type of connectors.
1. Loca ...
Housing Locations
The side curtain airbags are located in the
ceiling above the side windows on both sides
of the vehicle.
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