OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
175
G16031
1 Curtain shield airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
2 Front side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
3 Curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
4 Side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
5 Occupant detection sensor
6 Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
7 SRS warning light
8 Airbag sensor assembly
9 Vehicles with rear side airbag only:
Rear side airbag modules (airbag and inflator)
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists
mainly of the above components, and their locations are
shown in the illustration.
The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system is
controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor
assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
In a severe side impact, the side and curtain shield airbag
sensor and/or the curtain shield airbag sensor trigger(s) the
side airbag inflators and/or the curtain shield airbag inflators.
At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non
−
toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion
of the occupants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce a fairly loud noise and
release some smoke and residue along with non
−
toxic gas.
This does not indicate a fire. This smoke may remain inside
the vehicle for some time, and may cause some minor irritation
to the eyes, skin or breathing. Be sure to wash off any residue
as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with
soap and water. If you can safely exit from the vehicle, you
should do so immediately.
Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second,
so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the
system is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also
cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling.
Front (and outboard rear) seats as well as the parts of the front
and rear pillars, and roof side rail may be hot for several
minutes, but the airbags themselves will be hot. The airbags
are designed to inflate only once.
Summary of Contents for GS430
Page 16: ...PICTORIAL INDEX v INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in U S A G00041 ...
Page 18: ...PICTORIAL INDEX vii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in Canada G00043 ...
Page 24: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xiii ...
Page 68: ...KEYS AND DOORS 44 ...
Page 150: ...INTERIOR EQUIPMENT 126 ...
Page 164: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 140 ...
Page 230: ...OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 206 ...
Page 243: ...SECTION 1 8 219 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Touch screen Overview 220 Information menu 222 ...
Page 285: ...AIR CONDITIONING 261 G21002a Air flow selection Automatic air flow mode only ...
Page 302: ...AIR CONDITIONING 278 ...
Page 303: ...SECTION 2 2 279 AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO Audio Audio System 280 ...
Page 368: ...AUDIO 344 ...
Page 490: ...DRIVING TIPS 466 ...
Page 522: ...IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 498 ...
Page 530: ...MAINTENANCE 506 ...
Page 542: ...INTRODUCTION 518 ...
Page 562: ...ENGINE 538 ...
Page 596: ...CHASSIS 572 ...
Page 622: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 598 ...