Lexus 2008 ES350, Owner'S Manual

Page: 80 / 460

80
1-7. Safety information
ES350_U_(L/O_0802)
n
Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)
l
The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the
passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from the side.
l
The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passen-
ger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passen-
ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied.
(
→
P. 88)
n
Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a colli-
sion
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of
your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
n
Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved
in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal colli-
sion. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward deceleration of
the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.
l
Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
l
Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
l
Landing hard or vehicle falling
l
Collision from the rear
l
Collision from the side
l
Vehicle rollover
ES350_U_33809U.book Page 80 Wednesday, January 30, 2008 10:58 AM