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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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proper operation and could be propelled inside the vehicle , causing injury .
CAUTION
. When the SRS airbag deploys , some smoke will be released . This smoke could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble . If you or your passengers have breathing problems after SRS airbag deploys , get fresh air promptly .
. A deploying SRS airbag releases hot gas . Occupants could get burned if they come into direct contact with the hot gas .
NOTE
. When you sell your vehicle , we urge you to inform the buyer that the vehicle is equipped with SRS airbags . Also , notify the buyer of the applicable section in this Owner ’ s Manual .
. If the SRS airbag deploys , fuel supply will be cut off to reduce the risk of fire caused by leaking fuel . For details about restarting of the
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