Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 Owner's Manual

2. Ifachildfrom2to12yearsold(not
in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride
in the front passenger seat, move the
seat as far back as possible and use
the proper child restraint (Refer to
“Child Restraints.”)
3. Children that are not big enough to
wear the vehicle seat belt properly
(Refer to "Child Restraints") should be
secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in
child restraints or belt-positioning
booster seats. Older children who do
not use child restraints or
belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled up in a vehicle
with a rear seat.
4. Never allow children to slide the
shoulder belt behind them or under
their arm.
5. You should read the instructions
provided with your child restraint to
make sure that you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear
their lap and shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats
should be moved back as far as
practical to allow the front air bags
room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or
window. If your vehicle has side air
bags, and deployment occurs, the side
air bags will inflate forcefully into the
space between occupants and the
door and occupants could be injured.9. If the air bag system in this vehicle
needs to be modified to accommodate
a disabled person, refer to the “If You
Need Assistance” section for customer
service contact information.
Warning!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or
serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing
child restraint.
Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.
Seat Belt Systems
Buckle up even though you are an
excellent driver, even on short trips.
Someone on the road may be a poor
driver and could cause a collision that
includes you. This can happen far away
from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts
save lives, and they can reduce the
seriousness of injuries in a collision.
Some of the worst injuries happen
when people are thrown from the
vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility
of ejection and the risk of injury caused
by striking the inside of the vehicle.
Everyone in a motor vehicle should be
belted at all times.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use
Reminder System (BeltAlert)
Driver And Passenger BeltAlert
(If Equipped)
BeltAlert is a feature intended to
remind the driver and outboard front
seat passenger (if equipped with
outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert)
to buckle their seat belts. The Belt Alert
feature is active whenever the ignition
switch is in the AVV/START or ON/RUN
position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the
ignition switch is first in the AVV/START
or ON/RUN position, a chime will signal
for a few seconds. If the driver or
outboard front seat passenger (if
equipped with outboard front
passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled
when the ignition switch is first in the
AVV/START or ON/RUN position the
Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on
and remain on until both outboard front
seat belts are buckled. The outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert is not
active when an outboard front
passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is
activated when the vehicle is moving
above a specified vehicle speed range
and the driver or outboard front seat
passenger is unbuckled (if equipped
with outboard front passenger seat
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BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger
seat BeltAlert is not active when the
outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning
sequence starts by blinking the Seat
Belt Reminder Light and sounding an
intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert
warning sequence has completed, the
Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on
until the seat belts are buckled. The
BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat
based on vehicle speed until the driver
and occupied outboard front seat
passenger seat belts are buckled. The
driver should instruct all occupants to
buckle their seat belts.
Change Of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert)
unbuckles their seat belt while the
vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert
warning sequence will begin until the
seat belts are buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat
BeltAlert is not active when the
outboard front passenger seat is
unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered
when an animal or other items are
placed on the outboard front passenger
seat or when the seat is folded flat (if
equipped). It is recommended that pets
be restrained in the rear seat (if
equipped) in pet harnesses or pet
carriers that are secured by seat belts,
and cargo is properly stowed.BeltAlert can be activated or
deactivated by your authorized dealer.
FCA US LLC does not recommend
deactivating BeltAlert.
Note:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated
and the driver or outboard front seat
passenger (if equipped with outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert) is
unbuckled the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will turn on and remain on until the
driver and outboard front seat
passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are
equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock
only during very sudden stops or
collisions. This feature allows the
shoulder part of the seat belt to move
freely with you under normal conditions.
However, in a collision the seat belt will
lock and reduce your risk of striking the
inside of the vehicle or being thrown out
of the vehicle.
Warning!
Relying on the air bags alone could lead
to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain
you properly. In some collisions, the air
bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your
seat belt even though you have air bags.
In a collision, you and your passengers
can suffer much greater injuries if you are
not properly buckled up. You can strike the
interior of your vehicle or other passengers,
or you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area
of your vehicle that is not equipped with
seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Occupants, including the driver, should
always wear their seat belts whether or not
an air bag is also provided at their seating
position to minimize the risk of severe injury
or death in the event of a crash.
Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could
make your injuries in a collision much
worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or
you could even slide out of the seat belt.
Follow these instructions to wear your seat
belt safely and to keep your passengers
safe, too.
Two people should never be belted into
a single seat belt. People belted together
can crash into one another in a collision,
hurting one another badly. Never use a
lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than
one person, no matter what their size.
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A lap belt worn too high can increase
the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt
forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic
bones, but across your abdomen. Always
wear the lap part of your seat belt as low
as possible and keep it snug.
A twisted seat belt may not protect you
properly. In a collision, it could even cut into
you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against
your body, without twists. If you can’t
straighten a seat belt in your vehicle, take it
to your authorized dealer immediately and
have it fixed.
A seat belt that is buckled into the
wrong buckle will not protect you properly.
The lap portion could ride too high on your
body, possibly causing internal injuries.
Always buckle your seat belt into the
buckle nearest you.
A seat belt that is too loose will not
protect you properly. In a sudden stop, you
could move too far forward, increasing the
possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
A seat belt that is worn under your arm
is dangerous. Your body could strike the
inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision,
increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt
worn under the arm can cause internal
injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder
bones. Wear the seat belt over your
shoulder so that your strongest bones will
take the force in a collision.
A shoulder belt placed behind you will
not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your
head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are
meant to be used together.
A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart
in a collision and leave you with no
protection. Inspect the seat belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or
loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble
or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating
Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door.
Sit back and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the
back of the front seat, and next to your
arm in the rear seat (for vehicles
equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the
latch plate and pull out the seat belt.
Slide the latch plate up the webbing as
far as necessary to allow the seat belt
to go around your lap.
3. When the seat belt is long enough to
fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.” 4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug
and lies low across your hips, below
your abdomen. To remove slack in the
lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder
belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the
lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the
risk of sliding under the seat belt in a
collision.
5. Position the shoulder belt across the
shoulder and chest with minimal, if any
slack so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will
withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the
red button on the buckle. The seat belt
will automatically retract to its stowed
position. If necessary, slide the latch
plate down the webbing to allow the
seat belt to retract fully.
06046S0001NASeat Belt Latch Plate Inserted Into
Seat Belt Buckle
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting
Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist
a twisted lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as
possible to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to
30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and
twist the seat belt webbing
180 degrees to create a fold that begins
immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the
folded webbing. The folded webbing
must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up
until it clears the folded webbing and
the seat belt is no longer twisted.
Second Row Center Seat Belt
Operating InstructionsThe second row center seat belt
features a seat belt with a mini-latch
plate and buckle, which allows the seat
belt to detach from the lower anchor
when the seat is folded. The mini-latch
plate and regular latch plate can then
be stored out of the way in the parcel
tray for added convenience to open up
utilization of the storage areas behind
the front seats when the seat is not
occupied.
1. Remove the mini-latch plate and
regular latch plate from its stowed
position in the right rear side trim panel.
2. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull
the seat belt over the seat.
3. Route the shoulder belt to the inside
of the right head restraint.
4. When the seat belt is long enough to
fit, insert the mini-latch plate into the
mini-buckle until you hear a “click.”
5. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular
latch plate up the webbing as far as
necessary to allow the seat belt to go
around your lap.
6. When the seat belt is long enough to
fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.”
06056S0002EMSecond Row Seat Belts
1 — Seat
Belt Buckle3 — Mini
Latch Plate5 — Mini
Buckle
Release
2 — Seat
Belt Latch
Plate 4 — Mini
Seat Belt
Buckle
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7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug
and lies low across your hips, below
your abdomen. To remove slack in the
lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder
belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug seat
belt reduces the risk of sliding under the
seat belt in a collision.
8. Position the shoulder belt on your
chest so that it is comfortable and not
resting on your neck. The retractor will
withdraw any slack in the seat belt.
9. To release the seat belt, push the
red button on the buckle.
10. To disengage the mini-latch plate
from the mini-buckle for storage, insert
the regular latch plate into the black
button on the top of the mini-buckle.
The seat belt will automatically retract to
its stowed position. If necessary, slide
the latch plate down the webbing to
allow the seat belt to retract fully. Insert
the mini-latch plate and regular latch
plate into its stowed position.
Warning!
If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle
are not properly connected when the seat
belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt
will not be able to provide proper restraint
and will increase the risk of injury in a
collision.
When reattaching the mini-latch plate
and mini-buckle, ensure the seat belt
webbing is not twisted. If the webbing is
twisted, follow the preceding procedure to
detach the mini-latch plate and
mini-buckle, untwist the webbing, and
reattach the mini-latch plate and
mini-buckle.
Seat Belts And Pregnant
Women
Seat belts must be worn by all
occupants including pregnant women:
the risk of injury in the event of an
accident is reduced for the mother and
the unborn child if they are wearing a
seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below
the abdomen and across the strong
bones of the hips. Place the shoulder
belt across the chest and away from the
neck. Never place the shoulder belt
behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front seat belt system is equipped
with pretensioning devices that are
designed to remove slack from the seat
belt in the event of a collision. These
devices may improve the performance
of the seat belt by removing slack from
the seat belt early in a collision.
Pretensioners work for all size
occupants, including those in child
restraints.
Note:
These devices are not a substitute for
proper seat belt placement by the
occupant. The seat belt still must be
worn snugly and positioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC).
Like the air bags, the pretensioners are
single use items. A deployed
pretensioner or a deployed air bag must
be replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature
This vehicle has a seat belt system with
an Energy Management feature in the
front seating positions that may help
further reduce the risk of injury in the
event of a collision. The seat belt
system has a retractor assembly that is
designed to release webbing in a
controlled manner.
GUID-0226075266Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
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Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractors (ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating
positions are equipped with a
Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure
a child restraint system. For additional
information, refer to “Installing Child
Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt”
under the “Child Restraints” section of
this manual. The figure below illustrates
the locking feature for each seating
position.
If the passenger seating position is
equipped with an ALR and is being
used for normal usage, only pull the
seat belt webbing out far enough to
comfortably wrap around the
occupant’s mid-section so as to not
activate the ALR. If the ALR is
activated, you will hear a clicking sound
as the seat belt retracts. Allow thewebbing to retract completely in this
case and then carefully pull out only the
amount of webbing necessary to
comfortably wrap around the
occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a
"click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the
shoulder belt is automatically
pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract
to remove any slack in the shoulder
belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode
anytime a child restraint is installed in a
seating position that has a seat belt
with this feature. Children 12 years old
and under should always be properly
restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
Warning!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or
serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing
child restraint.
Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.
How To Engage The Automatic
Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until the entire seat belt is
extracted.
3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the
seat belt retracts, you will hear a
clicking sound. This indicates the seat
belt is now in the Automatic Locking
Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic
Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder
belt and allow it to retract completely to
disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
and activate the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode.
Warning!
The seat belt assembly must be
replaced if the switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) feature or any
other seat belt function is not working
properly when checked according to the
procedures in the Service Manual.
Failure to replace the seat belt assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode
to restrain occupants who are wearing the
seat belt or children who are using booster
seats. The locked mode is only used to
install rear-facing or forward-facing child
restraints that have a harness for
restraining the child.
GUID-06086S0102NAALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
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Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS)
Some of the safety features described
in this section may be standard
equipment on some models, or may be
optional equipment on others. If you are
not sure, ask your authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to
protect you in a collision. The Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the
internal circuits and interconnecting
wiring associated with the electrical Air
Bag System Components. Your vehicle
may be equipped with the following Air
Bag System Components:
Air Bag System Components
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Air Bag Warning Light
The ORC monitors the readiness of
the electronic parts of the air bag
system whenever the ignition switch is
in the AVV/START or ON/RUN position.
If the ignition switch is in the STOP
position or in the ON/RUN position, the
air bag system is not on and the air
bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power
supply system that may deploy the air
bag system even if the battery loses
power or it becomes disconnected
prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning
Light in the instrument panel for
approximately four to eight seconds for a
self-check when the ignition switch is first
in the ON/RUN position. After the
self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will
turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction
in any part of the system, it turns on the
Air Bag Warning Light, either
momentarily or continuously. A single
chime will sound to alert you if the light
comes on again after initial startup.
The ORC also includes diagnostics that
will illuminate the instrument panel Air
Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is
detected that could affect the air bag
system. The diagnostics also record the
nature of the malfunction. While the air
bag system is designed to be
maintenance free, if any of the following
occurs, have an authorized dealer
service the air bag system immediately.
The Air Bag Warning Light does not
come on during the four to eight
seconds when the ignition is first in the
ON/RUN position.
The Air Bag Warning Light remains
on after the four to eight-second
interval.
The Air Bag Warning Light comes on
intermittently or remains on while
driving.
Note:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any
engine related gauges are not working,
the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) may also be disabled. In this
condition the air bags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Have an
authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
Warning!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your
instrument panel could mean you won’t
have the air bag system to protect you in a
collision. If the light does not come on as a
bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if
it comes on as you drive, have an
authorized dealer service the air bag
system immediately.
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Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light is detected, which could affect the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS),
the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
will illuminate on the instrument panel.
The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
will stay on until the fault is cleared. In
addition, a single chime will sound to
alert you that the Redundant Air Bag
Warning Light has come on and a fault
has been detected. If the Redundant Air
Bag Warning Light comes on
intermittently or remains on while driving
have an authorized dealer service the
vehicle immediately. For additional
information regarding the Redundant Air
Bag Warning Light, refer to “Warning
Lights And Messages” in the “Getting to
Know Your Instrument Panel” section of
this manual.
Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air bags and
lap/shoulder belts for both the driver
and front passenger. The front air bags
are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint systems. The driver front air
bag is mounted in the center of the
steering wheel. The passenger front air
bag is mounted in the instrument panel,
above the glove compartment. The
words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are
embossed on the air bag covers.
Warning!
Being too close to the steering wheel or
instrument panel during front air bag
deployment could cause serious injury,
including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending
your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.
Never place a rear-facing child restraint
in front of an air bag. A deploying
passenger front air bag can cause death or
serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing
child restraint.
Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a
vehicle with a rear seat.
Driver And Passenger Front Air
Bag Features
The Advanced Front Air Bag system
has multistage driver and front
passenger air bags. This system
provides output appropriate to the
severity and type of collision as
determined by the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC), which may receive
information from the front impact
sensors (if equipped) or other system
components.
The first stage inflator is triggered
immediately during an impact that
requires air bag deployment. A low
energy output is used in less severe
06106S0001EMDriver Air Bag
06106S0002EMPassenger Air Bag
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collisions. A higher energy output is
used for more severe collisions.
This vehicle may be equipped with a
driver and/or front passenger seat belt
buckle switch that detects whether the
driver or front passenger seat belt is
buckled. The seat belt buckle switch
may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
This vehicle may be equipped with
driver and/or front passenger seat track
position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air
Bags based upon seat position.
Warning!
No objects should be placed over or
near the air bag on the instrument panel or
steering wheel because any such objects
could cause harm if the vehicle is in a
collision severe enough to cause the air
bag to inflate.
Do not put anything on or around the air
bag covers or attempt to open them
manually. You may damage the air bags
and you could be injured because the air
bags may no longer be functional. The
protective covers for the air bag cushions
are designed to open only when the air
bags are inflating.
Relying on the air bags alone could lead
to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain
you properly. In some collisions, air bags
won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat
belts even though you have air bags.
Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide
additional protection by supplementing
the seat belts. Front air bags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in
rear, side, or rollover collisions. The front
air bags will not deploy in all frontal
collisions, including some that may
produce substantial vehicle damage —
for example, some pole collisions, truck
underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the
type and location of impact, front air
bags may deploy in crashes with little
vehicle front-end damage but that
produce a severe initial deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure
vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle
speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not
an air bag should have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your
protection in all collisions, and also are
needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag. When the ORC detects a collision
requiring the front air bags, it signals the
inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and
the upper right side of the instrument
panel separate and fold out of the way
as the air bags inflate to their full size.
The front air bags fully inflate in less
time than it takes to blink your eyes.
The front air bags then quickly deflate
while helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect
the knees of the driver and front
passenger, and position the front
occupants for improved interaction with
the front air bags.
Warning!
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee
impact bolsters in any way.
Do not mount any accessories to the
knee impact bolsters such as alarm lights,
stereos, citizen band radios, etc.
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Supplemental Driver And Front
Passenger Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
mounted in the instrument panel below
the steering column and a
Supplemental Passenger Knee Air Bag
mounted in the instrument panel below
the glove compartment. The
Supplemental Knee Air Bags provide
enhanced protection during a frontal
impact by working together with the
seat belts, pretensioners, and front air
bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Your vehicle is equipped with two types
of side air bags:
1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags (SABs): Located in the
outboard side of the front seats. The
SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG”
or “AIRBAG” label sewn into the
outboard side of the seats.The SABs may help to reduce the risk
of occupant injury during certain side
impacts and/or vehicle rollover events,
in addition to the injury reduction
potential provided by the seat belts and
body structure.
When the SAB deploys, it opens the
seam on the outboard side of the
seatback’s trim cover. The inflating SAB
deploys through the seat seam into the
space between the occupant and the
door. The SAB moves at a very high
speed and with such a high force that it
could injure occupants if they are not
seated properly, or if items are
positioned in the area where the SAB
inflates. Children are at an even greater
risk of injury from a deploying air bag.
06096S0102NADriver Knee Air Bag
06096S0103NAFront Passenger Knee Air Bag06106S0004EMFront Supplemental Seat-Mounted
Side Air Bag
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