Side Air Bags

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Side-Air-Bags-05-Sonatas-ftopict190150.html (Side Air Bags Are Not In Some '05 Sonatas (?))
True? Care to speculate or tell why?
« I've heard nothing about such a thing. Side air bags are standard equipment for the '05. Should be in the seats. »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Elantra-seat-covers-side-air-bags-ftopict205142.html (Elantra - seat covers and side air bags)
When I first got my 2003 Elantra I considered front seat covers, but heard that there was an issue with possibly obstructing the deployment of the side air bags (which are in the seat backs). I'm thinking again that seat covers would be good and I wonder if covers are now available that don't ..
« I saw a car with something that looked like it was designed to allow the air bag to come out through the add-on seat cover. I don't know where it's available, however. »
« Reply to message from "VicTek" (Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:49:1 about "Elantra - seat covers and side air bags": V> When I first got my 2003 Elantra I considered front seat covers, but V> heard that.. »
« It rips out through the side of the seat around the shoulder area. Remember, air bag deployment is only supposed to happen in life-threatening events, so damage to the seats, dash, steering wheel,.. »
« Your seat covers are made to come apart in the event of a deployment. They've got a failure point designed into the cover. It's not dissimilar to steering wheel or dash air bags. The trim is cons.. »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/2006-Jetta-optional-side-air-bags-ftopict251247.html (How to tell if 2006 Jetta 2.5 has optional side air bags)
My daughter just bought a Jetta. It has ESP, and I see 3 SRS symbols above the windows on both sides one beside the windshield, one on the center post between side windows and one behind the back seat side window. But is there another optional side air bag? How do you tell if it is there?
« Check the side of the seat-back for an SRS symbol. »
« I was going to say anywhere there is an airbag there is some sort of emblem or mark in the fabric stating airbag here. On my 2003 Jetta there are airbag emblems on the top outside corner of the seat.. »
« Crash it and count them when they pop out....just kidding »
« Would this be accurate for deciphering your VIN to find out if you have side air bags? Of course it is best to not have to find out that you have them. lol »

http://Hyundai-SantaFe.autoboardz.com/Car-Air-Bags-ftopict251881.html (Car Air Bags)
True? Care to speculate or tell why? « I've heard nothing about such a thing. Side air bags are standard equipment for the '05. Should be in the seats. » When I first got my 2003 Elantra I considered front seat covers, but heard that there was an issue with possibly obstructing the ..