Air Bag Systems: Description and Operation

AIR BAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

The air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is designed to provide increased collision protection for front seat occupants, in addition to that provided by the 3-point safety belt system. Safety belt use is necessary to obtain the best occupant protection and to receive the full advantage of the SRS.

This vehicle line contains dual-stage deployment (advanced restraint system) driver and front passenger air bag modules.

This vehicle line is also be equipped with seat side air bag modules. Seat side air bag modules deploy from the outboard front seat backrest upon a side impact.

The air bag and safety belt pretensioner SRS components are shown in the following illustrations.

Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Components (Illustration 1 of 2) (Part 1):

Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Components (Illustration 1 of 2) (Part 2):

Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Components (Illustration 2 of 2) (Part 1):

Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Components (Illustration 2 of 2) (Part 2):