During collisions where the impact is confined to a particular area of the side of the vehicle, the ORC may deploy the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC), depending on the severity and type of collision.
In these events, the ORC will deploy the SABIC only on the impact side of the vehicle.
Aquantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the side curtain air bag. The inflating side curtain air bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and covers the window. The air bag inflates in about 30 milliseconds (about one-quarter of the time that it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the side curtain air bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The side curtain air bag is about 3-1/2 in (9 cm) thick when it is inflated.
Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
See also:
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints.
In the event of a rear impact the Reactive Head Restraints will automatically extend
forward minimizing the gap bet ...
Interiors
From time to time check that water has not collected under the mats (from dripping
shoes, umbrellas etc.) which could cause the steel to rust.
Never use inflammable products such as petroleum ethe ...
Jacking the car
WITH THE JACK
See “If a tyre is punctured” in this section.
WITH A SHOP JACK
From the front
Jack up the car only by positioning the jack arm at the gearbox/differential
and placing a rubber ...