Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander 2007, Owner'S Manual

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Seat and seat belts
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The front airbags MAY NOT DEPLOY when…
With certain types of frontal collisions, the vehicle’s body
structure is designed to absorb the shock to help protect the
occupants from harm. (The vehicle body’s front area may
deform significantly as it absorbs the impact.) Under such cir-
cumstances the front airbags may not deploy, irrespective of
the deformation and damage to the vehicle body.
Examples of some typical conditions are shown in the illustra-
tion.
Since the front airbags do not protect the occupant in all types
of frontal collisions, ensure seat belts are always worn prop-
erly.
The front airbags ARE NOT DESIGNED TO DEPLOY
when…
The front airbags are not designed to deploy in conditions
where they cannot typically provide protection to the occupant.
Such conditions are shown in the illustration.
Since the front airbags do not protect the occupant in all types
of frontal collisions, ensure seat belts are always worn prop-
erly.
1- Collision with a utility pole, tree or other narrow object
2- Vehicle slides under the rear body of a truck
3- Oblique frontal impacts
1- Rear-end collisions
2- Side collisions
3- Vehicle rolls onto its side or roof