The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when…The front airbags and driver’s knee airbag MAY NOT DEPLOY when… - Deployment of front airbags and driver’s knee airbag - Supplemental restraint system (SRS) - airbag - Seat and seat belts - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

With certain types of frontal collisions, the vehicle’s body structure is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the occupants from harm. (The vehicle body’s front area may deform significantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such circumstances, the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag may not deploy irrespective of the deformation and damage to the vehicle body.

Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustration.

1- Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow objects

1- Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow objects
2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck
3- Oblique frontal impacts

Because the front airbags and driver’s knee airbag do not protect the occupant in all types of frontal collisions, be sure to always properly wear your seat belts.

    See also:

    Check engine warning lamp
    This lamp is a part of an onboard diagnostic system which monitors the emissions, engine control system or CVT control system/Twin Clutch SST control system. If a problem is detected in one of th ...

    What to do if the following occur with the Twin Clutch SST
    If there is a malfunction in the Twin Clutch SST or engine electronic control module, the following may occur. ► Twin Clutch SST does not shift. ► Vehicle cannot move. ► Twin Cl ...

    Fuel remaining display screen
    This displays the amount of fuel remaining. CAUTION • For petrol-powered vehicles, do not run out of fuel, or the catalytic converter may be adversely affected. If the warning display appear ...