Deactivating the curtain shield airbags in a vehicle rollover

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ON/OFF (Hold for a few seconds)

The “RSCA OFF” indicator light turns on. (only when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNI- TION ON mode).

The roll sensing function for the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners will turn back on automatically each time the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

The switch only should be used

The switch only should be used

In a situation where inflation is not desired (such as during extreme off-road driv- ing).

Operating conditions when the “RSCA OFF” indicator is on

• The curtain shield airbag and seat belt pretensioner will not activate in a vehicle rollover.

• The curtain shield airbag will activate in a severe side impact.

• The seat belt pretensioner will activate in a severe frontal or side collision.

CAUTION

For normal driving

Make sure the “RSCA OFF” indicator light is not turned on. If it is left on, the curtain shield airbag will not activate in the event of an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

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