Mitsubishi MOTORS i-MiEV, Owner'S Manual

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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - airbag
Seat and restraint systems 4-23
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The SRS includes the following components:
The airbag control unit monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever
the electric motor switch is in the “ON” or
“START” position. These include all of the
items listed above and all related wiring.
The airbags will operate only when the elec-
tric motor switch is in the “ON” or “START”
position.
When the impact sensors detect a sufficient
front or side impact to deploy the airbag(s),
the appropriate airbag(s) will be deployed.
When airbags deploy, some smoke is released
accompanied by a loud noise. The smoke is
not harmful, but do not intentionally inhale
the smoke as it may cause temporary irrita-
tion to people with respiratory problems.
After deployment, the airbags will quickly
deflate, so quickly that some people may not
even realize the airbags inflated.
Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver
from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle,
and does not prevent people from leaving the
vehicle.
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This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an airbag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a
WARNING
 Older children should be seated in the
rear seat with their seat belt properly
worn, and with an appropriate booster
seat if needed.
Refer to “Children who have outgrown
child restraint systems” on page 4-19.
How the Supplemental
Restraint System works
1- Driver’s airbag
2- SRS warning light
3- Passenger’s airbag off indicator
4- Front impact sensors
5- Passenger’s front airbag
6- Driver’s seat position sensor
7- Passenger’s seat occupant classifica-
tion sensor system
8- Airbag control unit
9- Side airbag modules
10- Curtain airbag modules
11- Side impact sensors
CAUTION
 Airbags inflate very quickly and with great
force. In certain situations, contact with an
inflating airbag may cause small cuts, abra-
sions, and bruises.
Event Data Recording
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