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Air bag non-inflation conditions
OBC3030029
In certain low-speed collisions the air
bags may not deploy. The air bags are
designed not to deploy in such cases
because they may not provide benefits
beyond the protection of the seat belts.
OBC3030030
Front air bags are not designed to inflate
in rear collisions, because occupants
are moved backward by the force of
the impact. In this case, inflated air
bags would not provide any additional
benefit.
OBC3030028R
Front air bags may not inflate in side
impact collisions, because occupants
move in the direction of the collision,
and thus in side impacts, front air
bag deployment would not provide
additional occupant protection.
However, side and curtain air bags may
inflate depending on the severity of
impact.
OGB034038
In an angled collision, the force of
impact may direct the occupants in a
direction where the air bags would not
be able to provide any additional benefit,
and thus the sensors may not deploy any
air bags.
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Safety system
OBC3030032
Just before impact, drivers often brake
heavily. Such heavy braking lowers the
front portion of the vehicle causing it
to “ride” under a vehicle with a higher
ground clearance. Air bags may not
inflate in this “under-ride” situation
because deceleration forces that are
detected by sensors may be significantly
reduced by such “underride” collisions.
OHI038166
Front air bags may not inflate in
rollover accidents because front air
bag deployment would not provide
additional occupant protection.
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inflate when the vehicle is rolled over
by a side impact collision, if the vehicle
is equipped with side and/or curtain air
bags.
OBC3030033
Air bags may not inflate if the vehicle
collides with objects such as utility poles
or trees, where the point of impact is
concentrated and the collision energy is
absorbed by the vehicle structure.
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Convenient features
Lighting control
OPDE046065
To operate the lights, turn the knob at
the end of the control lever to one of the
following positions:
(1) OFF (O) position
(2) AUTO light position (if equipped)
(3) Position light position
(4) Headlight position
OBC3050029
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When the light switch is in the AUTO
position, the position light and headlight
will be turned ON or OFF automatically
depending on the amount of light
outside the vehicle.
Even with the AUTO light feature
in operation, it is recommended to
manually turn ON the lights when driving
at night or in a fog, or when you enter
dark areas, such as tunnels and parking
facilities.
NOTICE
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sensor (1) located on the instrument
panel.
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a window cleaner, the cleanser
may leave a light film which could
interfere with sensor operation.
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other types of metallic coating on
the front windscreen, the AUTO light
system may not work properly.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
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