45uuAirbagsuSide Curtain AirbagsSafe DrivingSide Curtain AirbagsThe side curtain airbags help protect the heads of the driver and passengers in outerseating positions during a moderate-to-severe side impact or rollover.The side curtain airbags are located in theceiling above the side windows on both sidesof the vehicle.The side curtain airbag is designed to deployin a moderate-to-severe side impact orrollover.■ When side curtain airbags deploy in a frontal collisionOne or both side curtain airbags may inflate in a moderate-to-severe angled frontalcollision.In this case, the side curtain airbags will deploy slightly after the front airbags.■ Housing Locations1Side Curtain AirbagsThe side curtain airbags are most effective when anoccupant is wearing their seat belt properly andsitting upright, well back in their seat.Do not attach any objects to the side windows or roofpillars as they can interfere with the proper operationof the side curtain airbags.If the impact is on the passenger side, the side curtainairbag deploys even if there is no passenger in thepassenger seat.Side Curtain Airbag Storage■ OperationDeployed Side Curtain Airbag
