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2007 Mazda 5 - Does it REALLY have Row 2 and 3 Side Curtain Airbags

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#6 of 11 by coolmazda5 Dec 09, 2008 (12:11 pm)
I remembered I've seen some pics somewhere:   http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mazda/2007-2007-mazda-5-ar15861.html   Replies to this message: 5_more (Dec 10, 2008 7:56 pm) vg33e power (Dec 11, 2008 7:26 am) 5_more (Dec 11, 2008 7:31 pm) and 1 more... coolmazda5 (Dec 12, 2008 11:54 am)
#7 of 11 side curtain air bags by 5_more Dec 10, 2008 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 09, 2008 12:11 pm) The side curtain air bags are for the heads of adults. They won't do anything for a small child. Replies to this message: vg33e power (Dec 11, 2008 7:26 am) 5_more (Dec 11, 2008 7:31 pm) vg33e power (Dec 12, 2008 7:29 am) coolmazda5 (Dec 12, 2008 11:54 am)
#8 of 11 Re: side curtain air bags [5_more] by vg33e power Dec 11, 2008 (7:26 am)
Replying to: 5_more (Dec 10, 2008 7:56 pm) Good point 5 more, never thought of that before. Perhaps car manufacturers or better yet DOT, IIHS, or NHTSA should enforce on automakers to make vehicles with airbags at each outer side seat available inside the car. Therefore each occupant inside the vehicle (minus the middle seat in three passenger seats) would have a side airbag to protect a side impact collision. Great point 5 more! Replies to this message: 5_more (Dec 11, 2008 7:31 pm) vg33e power (Dec 12, 2008 7:29 am)
#9 of 11 side curtain air bags by 5_more Dec 11, 2008 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: vg33e power (Dec 11, 2008 7:26 am) Although it's a bit counter-intuitive, be glad these air bags are not required.   A deploying air bag close to the neck or head of any child is not a good idea.   In cars that have side and/or curtain air bags, it's especially important to make sure that passengers of any size are not leaning against the air bag side of the seat or on the window -- as tired passengers enduring long trips are likely going to do. In such a position, a firing air bag could be fatal -- even if accidentally tripped.   Keep kids in properly fitted seats and they'll be as safe as possible. Replies to this message: vg33e power (Dec 12, 2008 7:29 am)
#10 of 11 Re: side curtain air bags [5_more] by vg33e power Dec 12, 2008 (7:29 am)
Replying to: 5_more (Dec 11, 2008 7:31 pm) Gee! you just keep bringing up great points! Well said.
#11 of 11 Re: side curtain air bags [5_more] by coolmazda5 Dec 12, 2008 (11:54 am)
Replying to: 5_more (Dec 10, 2008 7:56 pm) Yeah, usually the car seat manufacturers or local officials offer free classes regularly good tips and tricks on how to install car and booster seats for all ages, including how to minimize the impact of side airbags. They also inspect your installs during the class.   No car safety system is perfect, but the important part is that it reduces the stats numbers

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