2009 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab Owners Manual - Page 106

1-7. Safety information l The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the right front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 97) n Operating conditions (side airbags) l The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side. l The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will activate even if there is no passenger sitting in the right front passenger seat. (→P. 97) n Operating conditions (curtain shield airbags) The SRS curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side or vehicle rollover. n Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision 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. l Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard surface l Falling into or jumping over a deep hole l Landing hard or vehicle falling 1 Before driving The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situation shown in the illustration. l The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal. l The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone. 85