Active / Passive Restraints

Fig. 1 SRS Logo:

RESTRAINTS
A dual front airbag system is standard factory-installed safety equipment on this model. The airbag system is a passive, inflatable, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) and vehicles with this equipment can be readily identified by the "SRS - AIRBAG" logo molded into the driver airbag trim cover in the center of the steering wheel and also into the passenger airbag door on the instrument panel above the glove box. Vehicles with the airbag system can also be identified by the airbag indicator, which will illuminate in the instrument cluster for about seven seconds as a bulb test each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

The dual front airbag system consists of the following major components, which are described in further detail elsewhere in this service information:
* Airbag Control Module - The Airbag Control Module (ACM) is located on a mount on the floor panel, beneath the driver seat in the passenger compartment.

* Airbag Indicator - The airbag indicator is integral to the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC), which is located on the instrument panel in front of the driver.

* Clockspring - The clockspring is located near the top of the steering column, directly beneath the steering wheel.

* Driver Airbag - The driver airbag is located in the center of the steering wheel, beneath the driver airbag trim cover.

* Driver Knee Blocker - The driver knee blocker is a stamped and welded metal liner secured to the instrument panel structure and the steering column support bracket behind the instrument panel steering column opening cover.

* Passenger Airbag - The passenger airbag is located on the instrument panel, beneath the passenger airbag door on the instrument panel above the glove box on the passenger side of the vehicle.

* Passenger Knee Blocker - The passenger knee blocker is a structural reinforcement that is integral to and concealed within the glove box door.

* Seat Belt Tensioners - All models are equipped with front seat belt tensioners for both outboard front seating positions. These tensioners are controlled by the ACM and are integral to the front seat belt and retractor assembly.

The airbag system is designed to provide increased driver and passenger protection if the vehicle is involved in a front end collision. The system is most effective when used in conjuction with the seat belt system.

An occupant restraint system is standard factory-installed safety equipment on this model. Available occupant restraints for this model include both active and passive types. Active restraints are those which require the vehicle occupants to take some action to employ, such as fastening a seat belt; while passive restraints require no action by the vehicle occupants to be employed.