Is it advisable to place the GPS navigator or other mounts in the airbag deployment zone?

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The correct answer is NO. The airbag is a passive safety system that inflates in milliseconds at a speed of approximately 300 km/h. If you place a GPS, a mobile mount, or any object on the airbag cover or in its deployment path, two dangerous things will happen: 1) The object will be violently projected against the occupants, acting like a projectile capable of causing very serious or lethal injuries. 2) The object may prevent the airbag from inflating correctly, nullifying its effectiveness in cushioning the impact. The GPS must always be placed in a location that does not obstruct the driver's direct vision nor interfere with safety systems.

Is it advisable to place the GPS navigator or other mounts in the airbag deployment zone?

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