2002 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 17

SSS0101 SSS0140 SSS0159 WARNING Supplemental equipped): side air bag (if so ¼ The supplemental side air bag ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a frontal impact, rear impact or lower severity side collision. Always wear your seat belts to help reduce the risk or severity of injury in various kinds of accidents. ¼ The seat belts and the supplemental side air bag are most effective when you are sitting well back and upright in the seat. The side air bag inflates with great force. Do not allow anyone to place their hand, leg or face near the side air bag on the side of the seatback of the front seat. Do not allow anyone sitting in the front seat to extend their hand out of the window or lean against the door. Some examples of dangerous riding positions are shown in the previous illus- trations. ¼ When sitting in the rear seat, do not hold onto the seatback of the front seat. If the supplemental side air bag inflates, you may be seriously injured. Be especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained. ¼ Do not use seat covers on the front seatbacks. They may interfere with supplemental side air bag inflation. 1-12 Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems