2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 120

OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 89 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 1 -8 . Sa fe t y inform a t ion SRS a irba gs The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury. 1 Before driving Front airbags Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from impact with interior components. Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbag (if equipped) Can help protect the torso of the front occupants and rear outboard occupants. Curtain shield airbag (if equipped) Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear outboard occupants. 89 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)