If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate

Slight abrasions, burns, bruising, etc., may

be sustained from SRS airbags, due to the

extremely high speed of deployment

(inflation) by hot gases.

●A loud noise and white powder will be

emitted.

●Parts of the airbag module (steering

wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as

well as the parts around the airbags may

be hot for several minutes. The airbag

itself may also be hot.

●The windshield may crack.

●The hybrid system will be stopped and

fuel supply to the engine will be stopped.

(P.80)

●All of the doors will be unlocked.

(P.120)

●The brakes and stop lights will be controlled automatically. (P.395)

●The interior lights will turn on automatically. (P.426)

●The emergency flashers will turn on automatically. (P.510)

●Vehicles with Safety Connect: If any of

the following situations occur, the system

is designed to send an emergency call to

the response center, notifying them of the

vehicle’s location (without needing to

push the “SOS” button) and an agent will

attempt to speak with the occupants to

ascertain the level of emergency and

assistance required. If the occupants are

unable to communicate, the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency

and helps to dispatch the necessary

emergency services. (P.67)

• When an SRS airbag has been deployed

• When a seat belt pretensioner has operated

• When the vehicle has been involved in a

severe rear-end collisionText

The side curtain air bags should deploy in a rollover situation. The front air bags may inflate if your car strikes something severely with the undercarriage. Some angled front impacts may not set off any air bags. If an air bag has been deployed, it must be replaced. They cannot be reused. Never attempt to replace an air bag on your own.

The front air bags may inflate if your car strikes something severely with the undercarriage. Some angled front impacts may not set off any air bags. If an air bag has been deployed, it must be replaced.

It also won’t inflate if the passenger is not adult sized (a child, for instance). Side and side curtain air bags only deploy in some side impact situations (the collision has to have sufficient force to trigger the system).

There are a couple of other things that you should know here, as well: You must be going faster than 12 – 18 MPH for any air bag to deploy. If you’re driving slower than this, the air bags will not inflate. Even if the air bags are not inflated, it’s possible that your seat belt pretensioners will be activated.