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Airbag System Components
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1. Two SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) front airbags. The driver’s airbag
is stored in the center of the steering wheel; the front passenger’s airbag is
stored in the dashboard. Both are marked
SRS AIRBAG
.
2. Two knee airbags. The driver’s knee airbag is stored under the steering
column; the front passenger’s knee airbag is stored under the glove box.
Both are marked
SRS AIRBAG
.
3. Two side airbags, one for the driver and one for a front passenger. The
airbags are stored in the outer edges of the seat-backs. Both are marked
SIDE AIRBAG
.
Note:
The passenger airbag off indicator may come on and go off repeatedly
if the total weight on the seat is near the airbag cutoff threshold.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer as soon as possible if:
• All of the above conditions are met, and the indicator comes on with an
adult seated in the front passenger seat.
• The seat is empty and the indicator is off.
Do not allow an adult passenger to ride in the front seat when the indicator
is on.
4. 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
.
5. An electronic control unit that, when the vehicle 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 can record such information.
6. Automatic front seat belt tensioners. In addition, the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt buckles incorporate sensors that detect whether or
not the belts are fastened.
7. A driver’s seat position sensor. If the seat is too far forward, the airbag will
inflate with less force. This sensor determines the optimal force at which
the airbag will deploy in a crash.
8. Weight sensors in the front passenger’s seat. The front passenger’s airbag
will be turned off if the weight on the seat is approximately 65 lbs (29 kg) or
less (the weight of an infant or small child).
9. Impact sensors that can detect a moderate-to-severe front or side impact.
10. An indicator on the dashboard that alerts you that the front passenger’s
front airbag has been turned off.
11. An indicator on the instrument panel that alerts you to a possible problem
with your airbag system or seat belt tensioners.
12. A rollover sensor that detects whether the vehicle is about to roll over and
signal the control unit to deploy both side curtain airbags.
