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{ Warning
Because airbags inflate with great
force and faster than the blink of an eye, anyone who is up against,
or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily
close to any airbag, as you would be if sitting on the edge of the seat or
leaning forward. Seat belts help keep you in position before and
during a crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control of
the vehicle. The seat belts and the front outboard passenger airbags
are most effective when you are
sitting well back and upright in the seat with both feet on the floor.
Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side
windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags.
{ Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children 0 96 or
Infants and Young Children 0 98.
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows
the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light 0 139.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side
instrument panel.
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The driver knee airbag is below the
steering column. The front outboard passenger knee airbag is below the
glove box.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
The roof-rail airbags for the driver,
front outboard passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the
ceiling above the side windows.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and front outboard
passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
{ Warning
If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it
might force the object into that person causing severe injury or
even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not
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