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SAFETY
SAFETY
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Airbag System Components
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The front, driver’s knee, side, and side curtain airbags are deployed according to the direction
and severity of impact. Both side curtain airbags are deployed in a rollover. The airbag system
includes:
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Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag is stored in
the center of the steering wheel; the passenger’s airbag is stored in the dashboard. Both
are marked
SRS AIRBAG
.
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Driver’s knee airbag. The knee airbag is stored under the steering column. It is marked
SRS AIRBAG
.
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Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a passenger. The airbags are stored in
the outer edges of the seatbacks. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG
.
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Two side curtain airbags, one for each side of the vehicle. The airbags are stored in the
ceiling, above the side windows. The front and rear pillars are marked
SIDE CURTAIN
AIRBAG.
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An electronic control unit that, when the power system is on, continually monitors
information about the various impact sensors, seat and buckle sensors, rollover sensor,
airbag activators, seat belt tensioners, and other vehicle information. During a crash
event the unit records such information.
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Automatic seat belt tensioners. In addition, the driver’s and passenger’s seat belt
buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or not the belts are fastened.
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Weight sensors in the passenger’s seat. The passenger’s airbag will be turned off if the
weight on the seat is 65 lbs (29 kg) or less (the weight of an infant or small child).
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Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
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An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the passenger’s front airbag has
been turned off.
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An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem with your
airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
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A rollover sensor that can detect if your vehicle is about to roll over and signal the
control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags.
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