Date: 9 Nov 2004 16:20:13 GMT From: Dave Hinz <DaveHinznospamcop.net> Subject: Re: Do You Have A Glove Box?
On Tue, 09 Nov 2004 16:11:19 +0000, Pooh Bear <rabbitsfriendsandrelationsnospamail.com> wrote: > "Fred W." wrote: >> You heard wrong. The US Airbags are meant to be used in conjunction with >> seatbelts just like yours. > I don't think so. Based on? > European airbags are marked SRS - typically on the fascia - whatever - that > houses them ( Supplementary Restraint Sytem ) . As they are here. Same marking, same naming, same information given to the people who own the car. > It's assumed that ppl will be > wearing seatbelts - so the action of the airbag is ' supplementary ' to the > already excellent effect of the seatbelt. As they are here in the USA, yes. It has been made clear to people who bother to care that they won't help you much if at all, if you aren't where you're expected to be when they go off.