Canada - Interior/Restraint - Side Airbag Seat Cover Replacemen

S-TCI-3685

December 19, 2011

SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT FOR SIDE AIRBAG EQUIPPED VEHICLES

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Seat

Market
Canada

APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment.

Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following:

^ Seat covers NOT recommended by Scion may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident.

^ Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries.

^ Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system.

^ The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury.

NOTE

Scion original seat covers that were NOT designed for side airbag equipped seats cannot be used due to the effect on proper airbag performance

Scion strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags.

Additionally, Scion strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.