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Side impact (SIPS) airbag
Side impact airbags - front seats only
As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side
Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system consists of airbag modules built into the
outboard sides of both front seat backrests, wires and gas generators/sensor units.
The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase occupant protection in the event of certain side impact
collisions. The SIPS airbags are designed to deploy only during certain side-impact collisions, depending on the
crash severity, angle, speed and point of impact.
Components in the SIPS airbag system
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