2003 Lexus ES 300 Owners Manual - Page 136
2003 Lexus ES 300 Manual
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COMFORT ADJUSTMENT " 1 Collision from the rear 2 Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low−speed frontal collision. The SRS side and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment gets a severe collision from the side. The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may rather not to activate in the impact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury. " 1 Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment 2 Collision from the side at an angle The SRS side and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustration. 122