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FOR SAFE DRIVING
52SS0-01E
Airbag symbol meaning
72M00150
You may find this label on the sun visor.
NOTE:
• For the label of GCC Countries’ models,
refer to “For GCC Countries” in the
“SUPPLEMENT” section.
• For the label of Taiwan models, refer to
“For Taiwan” in the “SUPPLEMENT”
section.
How the System Works
In a frontal collision, the collision sensors
will detect rapid deceleration, and if the
controller judges that the deceleration rep-
resents a severe frontal collision, the con-
troller will trigger the inflators. The inflators
inflate the appropriate airbags with nitro-
gen or argon gas. The inflated airbags pro-
vide a cushion for your head and upper
body. The airbag inflates and deflates so
quickly that you may not even realize that it
has activated. The airbag will neither hin-
der your view nor make it harder to exit the
vehicle.
Airbags must inflate quickly and forcefully
in order to reduce the chance of serious or
fatal injuries. However, an unavoidable
consequence of the quick inflation is that
the airbag may irritate bare skin, such as
the facial area against a front airbag. Wash
off any residue as soon as possible to pre-
vent skin irritation. Also, upon inflation, a
loud noise will occur and some powder
and smoke will be released. These condi-
tions are not harmful and do not indicate a
fire in the vehicle. Be aware, however, that
some airbag components may be hot for a
while after inflation.
A seat belt helps keep you in the proper
position for maximum protection when an
airbag inflates. Adjust your seat as far
back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle. Sit fully back in your
seat; sit up straight; do not lean over the
steering wheel or instrument panel. Please
refer to the “Seat Adjustment (Driver’s
seat)” and “Seat Belts (for Vehicles with
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR))” sec-
tion for details on proper seat and seat belt
adjustments.
WARNING
NEVER use a rearward facing child
restraint on a seat protected by an
ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.
WARNING
If the AIRBAG light in the instrument
cluster ever comes on and stays on,
it means that something may be
wrong with the airbag system. If this
ever happens, have the vehicle ser-
viced immediately, because the air-
bags may not offer the protection for
which they were designed.
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