Airbag
D80C080F9413
Ⓐ Front airbag, for:
Driver airbag
Front passenger airbag
Ⓑ Side airbag
Ⓒ Curtain airbags
Front airbag
General
The front airbag is located inside the steer-
ing wheel and instrument panel in front of
the front passenger seat, with the airbag
logo on the steering wheel and instrument
panel. When the vehicle encounters a sig-
nificant front impact, the seat belt will tight-
en. At the same time, the driver airbag and
front passenger airbag will deploy in order
to distribute and cushion any force direc-
ted towards the head and chest.
Working principle
When a head-on collision resulting in mod-
erate or severe impact occurs, the sudden
deceleration of the vehicle will be noted by
a sensor. At this time, the control module
will immediately deploy the airbag.
Precautions
The airbag may deploy when the bottom of
the vehicle encounters the following kinds
of severe impact.
〉
When the vehicle runs into the curb.
〉
When the vehicle falls into, or runs over
a deep pit or drain.
〉
When the vehicle climbs over the steps
and hits or falls on the road.
The airbag may deploy in the following sit-
uations. However, it will not be able to
function to its full capabilities.
〉
When the vehicle has rolled 90 or 180
degrees.
The airbag may not deploy when the vehi-
cle encounters the following kinds of se-
vere impact.
〉
Head-on collision with cement concrete
walls at a speed below 25 km/h.
〉
Head-on collision with fixed poles, trees
or other small objects at a speed below
35 km/h.
If the object impacted changes shape or
moves, the force from the collision will be
reduced. In this case, the airbag may not
deploy.
〉
When the vehicle collides into a truck
from the back, the vehicle will run under
the cargo box. As the impact force rec-
ognized by the sensor is weak, the air-
bag may not explode.
The airbag may also not deploy depending
on the angle and direction of collision,
even when vehicle speed is relatively high.
193
4
Safety
To Next Page
Loading...
