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impact side of the vehicle during impacts that require
SABIC occupant protection. In side impacts, the SABICs
deploy independently; a left side impact deploys the
left side SABIC only and a right-side impact deploys the
right side SABIC only. Vehicle damage by itself is not a
good indicator of whether or not SABICs should have
deployed.
SABICs will not deploy in all side collisions, including
some collisions at certain angles, or some side collisions
that do not impact the area of the passenger compart-
ment. SABICs may deploy during angled or offset
frontal collisions where the front air bags deploy.
SABICs are a supplement to the seat belt restraint
system. SABICs deploy in less time than it takes to blink
your eyes.
WARNING!
• Occupants, including children, who are up
against or very close to SABICs can be seriously
injured or killed. Occupants, including children,
should never lean on or sleep against the door,
side windows, or area where the side air bags
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inflate, even if they are in an infant or child
restraint.
• Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate)
are necessary for your protection in all collisions.
They also help keep you in position, away from
an inflating SABIC. To get the best protection
from the SABICs, occupants must wear their seat
belts properly and sit upright with their backs
against the seats. Children must be properly re-
strained in a child restraint or booster seat that is
appropriate for the size of the child.
• Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high
enough to block the deployment of the SABICs.
The door trim below the side windows where the
SABIC and its deployment path are located
should remain free from any obstructions.
• SABICs need room to inflate. Do not lean against
the door or window. Sit upright in the center of
the seat.
• Being too close to the SABICs during deployment
could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
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40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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