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Two-Step Deployment Control System




FOREWORD [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

Air Bag System Specification Identification

- Because two types of driver and passenger-side air bag module controls, "Two-step deployment control" and "Standard deployment control", are available depending on when the vehicle was produced, identify the specification referring to the following identification.

Identification

- In this information, "Two-step deployment control system" or "Standard deployment control system" is used if the service contents differ depending on the control.
- Control is identified by the following components.

x:Equipped-:Not equipped





Outline

- The OBD (on-board diagnostic) system has the following functions:

- Malfunction detection function: Detects malfunctions in the air bag system and outputs DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).

- PID/data monitor function: Reads out specific input/output signals and the system status.

- DTCs can be read/cleared using the M-MDS.
NOTE:
- Use the M-MDS to verify DTCs because the DTCs displayed by the air bag system warning light are reference information only.