The side airbags and curtain airbags ARE DESIGNED TO DEPLOY when…
The side airbags and curtain airbags are designed to deploy when the vehicle suffers a moderate-tosevere side impact to the middle of the passenger compartment.
The typical condition is shown in the illustration.

The seat belts in your vehicle are your primary means of protection in a collision. 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 properly wear your seat belts.
See also:
Front passenger seat belt warning lamp
The front passenger seat belt warning lamp is located on the instrument panel.
The lamp comes on when a person sits on the front passenger seat but does not
fasten the seat belt. It goes off when ...
Selector lever position display screen*
Shows the position of the selector lever.
Refer to “Selector lever operation”. ...
Bluetooth® 2.0 interface
The Bluetooth® 2.0 interface allows for making/receiving hands-free calls in
the vehicle using a Bluetooth ® compatible cellular phone based on the wireless
communication technology commonly kno ...
