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Applies to: vehicles with side airbags
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.
The side airbags are located in the backrest padding of the seats
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In conjunction with the seat belts, the side airbags give the occupants additional protection for the head and upper part of the body in the event of a severe side collision
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In a side collision the side airbags reduce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the impact.