What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags?.
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Modest Power, at Best
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder generates 182 horsepower, versus the 3.0-liter's
255 hp (252 hp with all-wheel drive) and the 3.6-liter's 280 hp. The CX comes
only with front-wheel drive and either th ...
Speedometer and Odometer
The speedometer lets you see your speed in
both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per
hour (km/h).
The odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles (used in the United
...
When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal
down while you:
• start your engine,
• shift into a gear, and
• release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly unt ...