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WARNING
. Do not sit or lean close to either front door . The SRS side airbags are stored in both front seat seatbacks next to the door , and they provide protection by deploying rapidly in the event of a side impact collision . However , the force of SRS side airbag deployment can injure an occupant whose body is too close to an SRS airbag .
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. Since your vehicle is equipped with SRS curtain airbags , do not sit or lean close to the front or rear door on either side . Do not put body parts out of the window . The SRS curtain airbags on both sides of the cabin are stored in the roof side ( between the front pillar and a point behind the rear quarter glass ), and they provide protection by deploying rapidly in the event of a side impact , rollover or an offset frontal collision . However , the force of its deployment can injure an occupant whose body is too close to an SRS airbag .
. Do not sit or lean unnecessarily close to the SRS airbag . Because the SRS airbag deploys with considerable speed and force to protect in high speed collisions , the force of an airbag can injure an occupant whose body is too close to SRS airbag .
It is also important to wear a seatbelt to help avoid injuries that can result when the SRS airbag contacts an occupant who is not seated in the proper position .
Even when properly positioned ,
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there remains a possibility that an occupant may suffer minor injury , such as abrasions and bruises to the face or arms , because of the SRS airbag deployment force . |
WARNING
. Keep arms away from either front door or its internal trim . They could be injured in the event of SRS side airbag deployment .
. Do not place any objects over or near the SRS airbag cover or between you and the SRS airbag . If the SRS airbag deploys , these objects could interfere with its
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