The side airbags (E) are in each front seat-back. They help protect the upper torso of the driver or front seat passenger during a moderate to severe side impact. Side impact sensors (first) (F) in each door sill and in the SRS unit detect such an impact and instantly inflate the driver's or the passenger's side airbag. Only one side airbag will deploy during a side impact. If the impact is on the passenger's side, the passenger's side airbag will deploy even if there is no passenger.

The side curtain airbags (J) are in each side of the roof. They help protect the head of the driver or door side passenger during a moderate to severe side impact. Side impact sensors (first) (F) in each front door sill, side impact sensors (second) (K) in each rear door sill, and the SRS unit detect such an impact and instantly inflate the driver's or the passenger's side curtain airbag. A side impact at the vehicle causes the side curtain airbag and the side airbag on the impacted side to deploy at the same time.

The seat belt tensioners are linked with the SRS airbags to further increase the effectiveness of the seat belt. In a front-end collision, the tensioners instantly retract the belt firmly to secure the occupants in their seats.