The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate-tosevere side impact to the middle of the passenger compartment.
The typical condition is shown in the illustration.

The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of protection in a collision. The SRS side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to provide additional protection. Therefore, for your safety and the safety of all occupants, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.
See also:
Demisting of the windscreen and door windows
CAUTION
For safety, make sure you have a clear view through all windows.
To remove frost or mist from the windscreen and door windows, use the mode selection
dial (“” or “”).
- To keep ...
Safe driving techniques
Driving safety and protection against injury cannot be fully ensured. However,
we recommend that you pay extra attention to the following:
Seat belts
Before starting the vehicle, make sure that yo ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Use the hazard warning flasher switch when the vehicle has to be parked on the
road for any emergency.
The hazard warning flashers can always be operated, regardless of the position
of the igni ...
