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1-7. Safety information

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SRS airbag deployment conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)

The SRS side airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set

threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the impact force produced by a

1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction per-

pendicular to the vehicle orientation at a speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).

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Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-

sion

The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of

your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.

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Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)

The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved

in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal colli-

sion. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of

the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.

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Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard

surface

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Falling into or jumping over a deep hole

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Landing hard or vehicle falling

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Collision from the rear

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Collision from the side

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Vehicle rollover