Operation Manual

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Seat and restraint systems
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Deployment of side airbag and curtain airbag
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The side airbag and curtain airbag ARE DESIGNED
TO DEPLOY when …
A side airbag and curtain airbag are designed to deploy when
the vehicle suffers a moderate to severe side impact to the mid-
dle of the passenger compartment.
The typical situation is shown in the illustration.
The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of pro-
tection in an accident. The SRS side airbags and curtain airbags
are designed to provide additional protection. Therefore, for
your safety and the safety of all occupants, be sure to always
wear your seat belts properly.
WARNING
!
● Never install a rear-facing child restraint system in
the front passenger seat. Rear-facing child restraint
systems MUST ONLY be used in the rear seat.
● Front-facing child restraint systems should also be
used ONLY in the rear seat. If a front-facing child
restraint system must be used in the front passenger
seat, move the seat as far back as possible, and make
sure that the child stays in the child restraint system,
properly restrained and away from the door.
● Do not allow a child to lean against or sit close to the
passenger door, even if the child is seated in a child
restraint system. The child’s head should also not
lean against or be close to the section of the seatback
where the side airbag and curtain airbag are
located. It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain
airbag deploys. Failure to follow all of these instruc-
tions could lead to serious injury or death to the
child.
● Work done on or in the vicinity of the side airbag
and curtain airbag system components should be
done only by a certified i-MiEV dealer. Improper
work methods can cause accidental side airbag and
curtain airbag deployment, or render a side airbag
and curtain airbag inoperable. Either of these situa-
tions can result in serious injury or death.
Moderate to severe impact to the middle of the vehicle body’s
side structure
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