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.
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Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the
battery.
Battery type: CR2032
1. Remove the built-in key.
2. Remove the upper half by c ...
Using the Remote Transmitter
Locking the doors
Press the LOCK button.
Once:
- Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five seconds after the first
push):
- ...
Adjusting the Shoulder Anchor
The front seats have adjustable shoulder anchors to accommodate taller and
shorter occupants.
1. Move the anchor up and down while
holding the release button.
2. Position the anchor so that the ...
