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Air bags
Safety precautions
You can take steps to reduce the risk
of being injured by an inflating air bag.
Sitting too close to an air bag greatly
increases the risk of injury in the event
the air bag inflates. Move your seat as
far back as possible from front air bags,
whilst still maintaining control of the
vehicle.
Adjusting the seats so that you are
sitting in a safe, comfortable position
plays an important role for the safety
of the driver and passengers, along
with seat belts and air bags when in an
accident.
WARNING
Do not use a cushion that reduces
friction between the seat and the
passenger. The passenger’s hips may
slide under the lap portion of the seat
belt during an accident or a sudden
stop. Serious or fatal internal injuries
could result because the seat belt
cannot operate properly.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death from an inflating air bag, take the
following precautions:
śꢀ Adjust the driver’s seat as far to the
rear as possible whilst maintaining
the ability to maintain full control of
the vehicle.
śꢀ Adjust the front passenger seat as far
to the rear as possible.
śꢀ Hold the steering wheel by the rim
with hands at the 9 o’clock and 3
o’clock positions to minimise the risk
of injuries to your hands and arms.
śꢀ NEVER place anything or anyone
between the air bag.
śꢀ Do not allow the front passenger to
place feet or legs on the dashboard
to minimise the risk of leg injuries.
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