Do Seat Covers Affect Airbags?

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LaAubrey
07/25/25 1:55am
Seat covers can affect airbags. Here is relevant information about airbags: 1. Introduction to airbags: The electronic control safety airbag system is a passive safety protection system. When used in conjunction with seat belts, it provides effective collision protection for occupants. In the event of a car collision, airbags can reduce head injuries by 25% and facial injuries by approximately 80%. 2. The protective principle of airbags: When a car is subjected to a certain level of collision force, the airbag system triggers a chemical reaction similar to the detonation of a small amount of explosive. The airbag hidden inside the car inflates and deploys instantly, positioning itself between the occupant's body and the car's interior components before impact occurs. When the body comes into contact with the airbag, the airbag begins to deflate through the pores on its surface, cushioning the impact and ultimately reducing the severity of injuries to the occupants.
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