Air Bag Systems: Description and Operation

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) "AIR BAG"



- The Supplemental Restraint System "Air Bag", used along with a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger in a frontal collision. The Supplemental Restraint System consists of an air bag module (located in the center of the steering wheel and in the instrument panel on the passenger side), a diagnosis unit (control unit), "AIR BAG" warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.



WARNING:

- To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the
risk of personal injury or death in the event of a collision which would
result in air bag inflation, all maintanence must be performed by an
authorized NISSAN dealer.

- Improper maintanence, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury caused by unintensional activation of the system.

- Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses are covered with yellow insulation either just before the harness connectors of for the complete harness, for easy identification.