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 and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with seat-mounted side impact airbags, there are airbag modules in the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant seating positions.
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Battery
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new
battery is needed. See Engine Compartment Overview for battery location.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, an ...
Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
On vehicles with second row seat-mounted side impact airbags,
they are in the sides of the rear seatback closest to the door.
WARNING
If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the air ...
Passing
Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be
dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing:
• Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads
for situations that might affect a ...