In severe side impacts, the airbag deploys on the side of the collision.
The coverage area of the side airbag system is shown in the figure.
In special, combined types of collisions, both front and side airbags may deploy.
When the system is activated, the air bags are filled with working gas.
The filling of the air bag occurs at a high speed in a matter of fractions of a second, which provides reliable protection in case of an accident.
When the driver or front passenger rests in fully inflated air bags, the inertia of their bodies is damped, and the risk of injury to their upper body against the door is significantly reduced.
The air bag is designed so that upon impact, under the influence of a load from the body of the driver or front passenger, there is a controlled release of gas from the bag to soften the impact of the head and upper body on the air bag.
When the airbags are inflated, a little fine dust appears in the cabin. This is quite normal and should not be cause for concern.
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