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?.
See also:
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 ...
Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the audio system controls. These features include:
► Climate and Air Quality
► Comfort and Convenience
► Collision/Detection Sys ...
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested.
If you must start when you are not fresh — such as
after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that first part of the journey. We ...