The side airbags are integrated in the backrests of the front seats and outer seats^* of the second row of seats Fig. 297►. The locations of the airbags are marked with the word “AIRBAG”.

In conjunction with the three-point seat belts, the side airbags give the occupants additional protection for the whole upper part of the body (i.e. the chest, stomach and pelvis) in the event of a severe side collision ►.

In a side collision the front side airbags and the airbags on the outer seats^* in the second row reduce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the impact.