Operation of the Side Curtain Airbags (for some vehicle versions)

Operation of the Side Curtain Airbags (for some vehicle versions)

In a side impact (medium or severe), signals from the impact sensors are sent to the electronic control unit, which causes the curtain airbag, as well as the seat belt pretensioner of the driver or front passenger, to deploy almost instantly.

If the impact occurs on the front passenger side, the curtain airbag on the same side of the vehicle deploys even if the passenger seat is unoccupied.

For the best protection from the side airbag in a side impact, the driver and front passenger must sit in the correct position and wear their seat belts.