Where Are the Airbags?

The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the

The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the

The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the right front passenger and the person directly behind that passenger, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.

CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. And, if your vehicle has roof-mounted side impact airbags, never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tie down through any door or window opening.
If you do, the path of an inflating side impact airbag will be blocked. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear.

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