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Additional Information About Your Airbags (For some types)

SRS Components

Your Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) includes:

Automatic seat belt tensioners

that tighten the front seat belts

during a moderate to severe

frontal collision (see page 69 ).

How Your Front Airbags Work

Two front airbags (on some types).

The driver’s airbag is stored in the

centre of the steering wheel; the

front passenger’s airbag is stored

in the dashboard. Both are

Sensors that can detect a

moderate to severe frontal

collision.

marked ‘‘SRS AIRBAG.’’

A sophisticated electronic system

that continually monitors

(For some types)

information about the sensors, the

control unit, and the airbag

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’’ (see page 75 ).

activators when the ignition switch

is in the ON (II) position.

If you ever have a moderate to

severe frontal collision, the sensors

will detect rapid deceleration and

signal the control unit to instantly

inflate the front airbags and activate

the automatic seat belt tensioners.

An indicator on the instrument

panel that alerts you to a possible

problem with the system (see

page 76 ).

Emergency backup power in case

your vehicle’s electrical system is

disconnected in a crash.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags (For some types)

During a frontal crash, your seat belt

helps restrain your lower body and

torso, while the tensioner tightens

and locks the seat belt to help keep

you in place. Your airbag provides a

cushion to help restrain and protect

your head and chest.

After a crash, you may see what

looks like smoke. This is actually

powder from the airbag’s surface.

Although the powder is not harmful,

people with respiratory problems

may experience some temporary

discomfort. If this occurs, get out of

the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do

so.

Since both front airbags use the

same sensors, both airbags normally

inflate at the same time. However, it

is possible for only one airbag to

inflate.

This can occur when the severity of

a collision is at the margin, or

After inflating, the front airbags

immediately deflate, so they won’t

interfere with the driver’s visibility,

or the ability to steer or operate

other controls.

threshold, that determines whether

or not the front airbags will deploy.

In such cases, the seat belt will

provide sufficient protection, and the

supplemental protection offered by

the airbag would be minimal.

The total time for inflation and

deflation is approximately one-tenth

of a second, so fast that most

occupants are not aware that the

front airbags deployed until they see

them lying in their laps.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags (For some types)

How Your Side Airbags Work

(For some types)

If you ever have a moderate to

severe side impact, the sensors will

detect rapid deceleration and signal

the control unit to instantly inflate

either the driver’s or the passenger’s

side airbag.

If a front passenger leans sideways

and his head is in the deployment

path of the side airbag, he can be

seriously injured by an inflating side

airbag. An inflating side airbag can

strike the child with enough force to

kill or very seriously injure a child.

For the information of the side

airbags hazards, see pages 29 and

55 .

Only one airbag will deploy during a

side impact. If the impact is on the

passenger’s side, the passenger’s

side airbag will deploy even if there

is no passenger.

To get the best protection from the

side airbags, front seat occupants

should wear their seat belts and sit

upright and well back in their seats.

Your vehicle is equipped with side

airbags for the driver and a front

seat passenger. The airbags are

stored in the outer edges of the front

seat-backs, and both are marked

‘‘SIDE AIRBAG.’’

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Additional Information About Your Airbags (For some types)

How the SRS Indicator Works

The SRS indicator alerts

If the indicator comes on at any

If you see any of these indications,

other time, or does not come on at all, your front or side airbags may not

you to a potential problem

with your front airbags. This

indicator will also alert you to a

potential problem with your

automatic seat belt tensioners (see

page 69 ).

you should have the system checked

by your dealer. For example:

deploy, or your seat belt tensioners

may not work when you need them.

See your dealer as soon as possible.

If the SRS indicator does not come

on after you turn the ignition

switch to the ON (II) position.

On models with side airbags, this

indicator will also alert you to a

potential problem with your side

airbags.

If the indicator stays on after the

engine starts.

If the indicator comes on or

flashes on and off while you drive.

When you turn the ignition switch to

the ON (II) position, this indicator

will come on for several seconds

then go out. This tells you that the

system is working properly.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags (For some types)

Airbag Service

The SRS indicator alerts you to a

problem. Take your vehicle to

your authorized dealer as soon as

possible. If you ignore this

Your front and side airbag systems

(if equipped) and automatic seat belt

tensioners are virtually maintenance-

free, and there are no parts you can

safely service. However, you must

have your vehicle serviced if:

Ignoring the SRS indicator

can result in serious injury or

death if the airbags or

tensioners do not work

properly.

indication, the airbags might not

inflate when you need them.

Handling is allowed by trained

personnel only. It is prohibited to

remove the airbag unit/belt-

Have your vehicle checked by

a dealer as soon as possible if

the SRS indicator alerts you

to a potential problem.

Your airbags ever inflate. Any

airbag that has deployed must be

replaced along with the control

unit, automatic seat belt

tensioner from the vehicle. In case of

malfunction, shutdown or after

tensioners, and other related parts. airbag inflation/belt-tensioner

Do not try to remove or replace

any airbag by yourself. This must

be done by your dealer or a

knowledgeable body shop.

operation you have to ask a qualified

shop for repair or removal.

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Additional Information About Your Airbags (For some types)

Additional Safety Precautions

Do not attempt to deactivate your

airbags. Together, airbags and

seat belts provide the best

protection.

On vehicles with side airbags

Do not expose the front seat-backs

to water. If rain or spilled water

soaks into a seat-back, it can

prevent the side airbag system

from working properly.

See page 240 for further information

and precautions relating to your

airbags.

Do not tamper with airbag and

automatic seat belt tensioner

components or wiring for any

reason. Tampering could cause

the airbags and automatic seat belt

tensioners to deploy, possibly

causing very serious injury.

Do not cover or replace front seat-

back covers without consulting

your dealer. Improperly replacing

or covering front seat-back covers

can prevent your side airbags from

inflating during a collision.

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