In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat belts in such collisions.
Air bags are not designed to inflate in rear collisions, because occupants are moved backward by the force of the impact. In this case, inflated air bags would not be able to provide any additional benefit.
Front air bags may not inflate in side impact collisions, because occupants move to the direction of the collision, and thus in side impacts, front air bag deployment would not provide additional occupant protection.
In a slant or angled collision, the force of impact may direct the occupants in a direction where the air bags would not be able to provide any additional benefit, and thus the sensors may not deploy any air bags.
Just before impact, drivers often brake heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the front portion of the vehicle causing it to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher ground clearance.
Air bags may not inflate in this "under-ride" situation because deceleration forces that are detected by sensors may be significantly replaced by such “under-ride” collisions.
Air bags do not inflate in all rollover accidents, even though the vehicle is equipped with side air bags and curtain air bags.
Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle collides with objects such as utility poles or trees, where the point of impact is concentrated to one area and the full force of the impact is not delivered to the sensors.
Front seat adjustment - power
The front seat can be adjusted by using the control switches located on the doors.
Before driving, adjust the seat to the proper position so as to easily control the
steering wheel, pedals and swi ...
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below.
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Make sure that all doors (and trunk) and engine hood are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by d ...
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the number used in registering your
car and in all legal matters pertaining to its ownership, etc.
The number is punched on the floor under the front pa ...