Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. Failure to observe warnings and cautions may result in vehicle damage, injury, or DEATH in the event of an accident.
High-speed impacts may cause serious injury or death, irrespective of safety features fitted to a vehicle.
Always wear seat belts, for every journey, no matter how short, in all seating positions. The airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) adds to the overall effectiveness of the seat belts, but it does not replace them.
Always make sure the roof lining and door pillar trims are correctly fitted, in good condition, and free from obstruction.
Always wear correctly positioned seat belts, and sit as far back as practically possible from the airbag. Airbags inflate at high speeds and can cause facial abrasions or other injuries.
Always maintain a gap between the side of the vehicle, and the head and torso to enable unobstructed inflation of the airbags.
AIRBAG OPERATION
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY. The airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) inflates instantaneously, and cannot provide protection in secondary or some other types of impact. Under these circumstances, the only protection is provided by a correctly worn seat belt.
Airbag deployment is dependent on the rate at which the passenger compartment changes velocity following a collision. Circumstances affecting different collisions, vehicle speed, angle of impact, type and size of object hit, etc. vary considerably and affect the rate of vehicle deceleration accordingly.
The airbags and SRS are not designed to operate as a result of the:
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
Never obstruct the operation of the airbags by placing any part of the body or any objects in contact with, or close to, an airbag module. In the event of an accident, any items obstructing the airbag could cause harm to occupants.
Never place objects over or near the airbag on the instrument panel. Objects can cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.
Unauthorized modifications of the vehicle or parts may invalidate the vehicle’s warranty.
Examples of obstructions include:
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
When the airbag inflates:
A fine powder is released. The powder may cause irritation to the skin and should be thoroughly flushed from the eyes and any cuts or abrasions. The powder can also cause breathing difficulty for people who suffer from asthma or other respiratory problems.
A loud noise is emitted. The noise may cause temporary discomfort and loss of hearing.
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
When the ignition is switched on, a diagnostic control unit monitors the readiness of the system’s electrical circuits. Elements of the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) being monitored include:
Not all of the SRS Elements listed are fitted to all specifications of the vehicle.
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
Never attempt to service, repair, replace, modify, or tamper with any part of the SRS, or with any wiring or components in the vicinity of the SRS. Doing so may cause the system to trigger or render the system inoperative.
Never use any electrical test equipment or devices in the vicinity of any Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) components or wiring. Doing so may cause the system to trigger or render the system inoperative. The following operations should only be carried out by a retailer/authorized repairer or a qualified person:
Fitment of electrical, or electronic, equipment and accessories.
Modification to the front or sides of the vehicle’s exterior.
Attachment of accessories to the front or sides of the vehicle.
Note: Always consult a retailer/authorized repairer if:
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY.
Occupants with disabilities who may require the vehicle to be modified must contact a retailer/authorized repairer before any modifications are made. Incorrect modifications may result in death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of 10in (25cm) between an occupant’s chest and the driver’s airbag module.
The general location of airbags fitted to the vehicle is marked by the word AIRBAG.
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY. The single-stage driver’s airbag deploys, depending on the severity of the frontal impact. The front passenger’s airbag is able to deploy in two stages, depending on the severity of the frontal impact. In a severe impact, the front passenger’s airbag inflates fully to offer maximum protection. In a lesser impact, full deployment is not required, so the airbag only partially inflates.
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY. The side airbags are designed to protect the thorax region of the torso. In general, the side airbags deploy in the event of a side impact, and only on the side of the impact.
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See AIR BAG SAFETY. The curtain airbags are deployed in side impact and rollover events, providing greater protection from serious head injuries.
Curtain airbags do not only inflate as a result of side impacts and rollover events. The curtain airbags may deploy in some frontal impacts.
Make sure to read and fully understand the relevant warnings before using any of the features in this section. See CHILD SEAT SAFETY.
Crash statistics show that children are safest when properly restrained in a child restraint system. Children should be placed in an age and weight-appropriate child restraint system and should be secured in a rear seating position.
Extreme hazard! Never place a rearward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat. The infant could be seriously injured or killed if the airbag deploys.
For optimum safety, children under the age of 13 should travel in the rear of the vehicle at all times. Front passenger seat travel is not recommended. An inflating air bag could cause injury or death to children traveling in the front passenger seat.
The front passenger seat is fitted with an occupancy sensor system that determines if:
The system consists of:
Make sure the ignition is switched on when checking the operational status of the front passenger airbag.
There are three operational states. The operational states are shown in the following table:
| Occupancy status | Passenger airbag status | Status indicator display |
|---|---|---|
| Completely empty. | Deactivated. | PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF * |
| Child restraint, or low-weight occupant or object. | Deactivated. | PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF |
| Heavy occupant or object. | Activated. | ON PASSENGER AIRBAG ** |
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