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The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belts.
- Fig. 316 Location of side airbag in driver s seat
The side airbags are in the backrests of the front seats and outer rear seats* (Sportback) Fig. 316►.
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 side airbags reduce the risk of injury to the areas of the body facing the impact.